Park County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Park County is located in Colorado with a total population of 17,907. It is the 28th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Park County is 51.2 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 14.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Park County is $103,670. This is 9% higher than the state median of $95,470. It is also 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.0%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $532,100. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Park County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.6%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.6%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

41.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower 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 97.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Park 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.