Mountain Village, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Mountain Village is a small community located in Colorado, within San Miguel County. The total population is 2,185. It ranks as the 169th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mountain Village is 33.8 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mountain Village is $52,923. This is 45% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.6%. This is 129% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $2,000,000+. Housing costs are 271% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 37.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 27.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mountain Village is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.5%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

61.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 95.5%. Notably, 24.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mountain Village, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.