Pitkin County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Pitkin County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Pitkin County, Colorado has a population of 16,985, the 30th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $102,645 and the median home value is $1,139,100. The poverty rate is 7.8%.

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

Pitkin County Quick Facts

Population 16,985

Median Household Income $102,645

Median Home Value $1,139,100

Poverty Rate 7.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 47.2 years

Homeownership Rate 62.8%

Affordability Ratio 11.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 62.8%

High School Graduation 96.4%

Cities/Places 4

Population 16,985 30th of 64

Median Income $102,645 8% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.8%

Unemployment 2.5%

How Pitkin 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	17,119	16,985	-0.8%
Median household income	$100,318	$102,645	+2.3%
Median home value	$1,131,200	$1,139,100	+0.7%

Median Household Income

Pitkin

$102,645

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pitkin

$1,139,100

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.2%

$25K-$50K 8.9%

$50K-$100K 27.5%

$100K+ 50.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

1.3%

$30K-$35K

2.1%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

1.1%

$45K-$50K

1.6%

$50K-$60K

4.6%

$60K-$75K

11.9%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

13.2%

$125K-$150K

8.1%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

23.4%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

68.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.8%

Renter 37.2%

Affordability Index Very Expensive

11.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,004/mo 23.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.6%

18-34

19.2%

35-54

28.4%

55-74

28.8%

75+

9.0%

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 Pitkin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Aspen	6,756	$74,033	10.6%	$819,900
Snowmass Village	2,972	$102,959	1.7%	$1,729,900
Redstone	144	$114,479	0.0%	$826,600
Woody Creek	109	$92,895	19.3%	N/A

Explore Colorado Rankings

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Population Overview

Pitkin County is located in Colorado with a total population of 16,985. It is the 30th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pitkin County is 47.2 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 14.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pitkin County is $102,645. This is 8% higher than the state median of $95,470. It is also 27% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $1,139,100. Housing costs are 111% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 11.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pitkin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

62.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Pitkin County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 37% 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 96.4%. Notably, 25.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pitkin 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 Pitkin County, Colorado?

Pitkin County has a population of 16,985, making it the 30th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Pitkin County?

The median household income in Pitkin County is $102,645 with a poverty rate of 7.8%.

How many cities are in Pitkin County, Colorado?

Pitkin County contains 4 Census-designated places.