Moffat County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Moffat County is located in Colorado with a total population of 13,258. It is the 35th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moffat County is 37.9 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Moffat County is $70,975. This is 23% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $262,500. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Moffat County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.4%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.