Routt County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Routt County is located in Colorado with a total population of 24,990. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Routt County is 42.6 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Routt County is $104,803. This is 13% higher than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $756,200. Housing costs are 51% higher than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Routt County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.7%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.7%) is well below the state average of 22.2%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

52.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 96.5%. Notably, 19.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.