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Lake County

State:
Colorado
County Seat:
Leadville

Lake County's estimated 2025 population is 7,403 with a growth rate of 0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County is the 41st largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 7,263 and has seen a growth of 1.93% since that time.

7,403
Total Population
20
Population Density (mi²)
41
Population Rank (State)
19 0.26%
Annual Population Growth

Lake County Population

Lake County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lake County includes 67.68% White, 11.37% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,01667.68%
Two or more races1,41819.13%
Other race84311.37%
Native American1101.48%
Asian170.23%
Black or African American70.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Lake County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lake County's average per capita income is $58,183. Household income levels show a median of $93,655. The poverty rate stands at 7.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$139,798-
Families$119,107$138,009
Households$93,655$108,464
Non Families$58,970$67,846

$58,183

Average Income

$93,655

Median Household Income

7.22%

Poverty Rate