Routt County, Colorado Demographics 2026
Routt County, Colorado has a population of 25,084, the 23rd most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $106,489 and the median home value is $854,700. The poverty rate is 5.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Routt County Quick Facts
How Routt 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 | 24,990 | 25,084 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $104,803 | $106,489 | +1.6% |
| Median home value | $756,200 | $854,700 | +13.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Routt County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Springs | 13,433 | $104,964 | 4.7% | $981,800 |
| Hayden | 2,057 | $90,804 | 6.6% | $407,900 |
| Oak Creek | 700 | $85,313 | 12.0% | $377,300 |
| Phippsburg | 390 | $87,232 | 0.0% | $515,600 |
| Yampa | 296 | $75,109 | 9.8% | $350,000 |
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Population Overview
Routt County is located in Colorado with a total population of 25,084. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Routt County is 43.4 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Routt County is $106,489. This is 12% higher than the state median of $95,470. It is also 32% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $854,700. Housing costs are 58% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Routt County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.0%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.0%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.
Education
54.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% 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 97.4%. Notably, 20.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Routt 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 Routt County, Colorado?
Routt County has a population of 25,084, making it the 23rd most populous county in Colorado.
What is the median income in Routt County?
The median household income in Routt County is $106,489 with a poverty rate of 5.1%.
How many cities are in Routt County, Colorado?
Routt County contains 5 Census-designated places.