Pitkin County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pitkin County is located in Colorado with a total population of 17,119. It is the 30th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pitkin County is 47.3 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pitkin County is $100,318. This is 8% higher than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $1,131,200. Housing costs are 125% higher than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 11.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pitkin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.1%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

64.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Pitkin County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 43% higher 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 97.0%. Notably, 26.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.