Larimer County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Larimer County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Larimer County, Colorado has a population of 367,368, the 7th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $93,765 and the median home value is $569,100. The poverty rate is 11.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Larimer County Quick Facts

Population 367,368

Median Household Income $93,765

Median Home Value $569,100

Poverty Rate 11.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 36.8 years

Homeownership Rate 64.0%

Affordability Ratio 6.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 52.9%

High School Graduation 96.5%

Cities/Places 10

Population 367,368 7th of 64

Median Income $93,765 2% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.2%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Larimer County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	363,561	367,368	+1.0%
Median household income	$91,364	$93,765	+2.6%
Median home value	$532,200	$569,100	+6.9%

Median Household Income

Larimer

$93,765

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Larimer

$569,100

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.9%

$25K-$50K 14.1%

$50K-$100K 27.2%

$100K+ 46.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.0%

$10K-$15K

2.2%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

2.7%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

12.6%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

8.9%

$150K-$200K

11.2%

$200K+

15.8%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

66.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.0%

Renter 36.0%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,716/mo 22.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.3%

18-34

28.9%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

22.1%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Larimer County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fort Collins	170,229	$85,070	15.8%	$577,900
Loveland	78,410	$84,604	8.5%	$479,000
Windsor	37,914	$127,028	6.0%	$604,000
Johnstown	18,883	$128,995	3.7%	$540,300
Berthoud	12,411	$119,385	4.6%	$533,500
Wellington	11,798	$107,017	8.8%	$464,200
Timnath	8,941	$178,257	4.4%	$730,100
Estes Park	5,844	$85,956	8.0%	$664,200
Laporte	1,771	$87,313	10.6%	$452,600
Red Feather Lakes	365	$138,696	7.7%	$356,900

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Population Overview

Larimer County is located in Colorado with a total population of 367,368. It is the 7th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Larimer County is 36.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Larimer County is $93,765. This is 2% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $569,100. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Larimer County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.9%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

52.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.5%. Notably, 21.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Larimer County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Larimer County, Colorado?

Larimer County has a population of 367,368, making it the 7th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Larimer County?

The median household income in Larimer County is $93,765 with a poverty rate of 11.2%.

How many cities are in Larimer County, Colorado?

Larimer County contains 10 Census-designated places.