Aspen is a city located in Pitkin County Colorado. Aspen has a 2024 population of 6,483. It is also the county seat of Pitkin County. Aspen is currently declining at a rate of -1.95% annually and its population has decreased by -7.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,997 in 2020.
The average household income in Aspen is $189,599 with a poverty rate of 11.83%. The median age in Aspen is 41.7 years: 41.6 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aspen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,766 | 84.03% |
| Two or more races | 623 | 9.08% |
| Asian | 231 | 3.37% |
| Other race | 128 | 1.87% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,082 | 1.65 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Non Family | 2,523 | 1.16 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Married | 1,357 | 2.5 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 192 | 2.09 | 22.9 | 77.1 |
| Male | 10 | 1.9 | 100 | 0 |
2.43
Average Family Size
1.65
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 0.73% |
| Associates Degree | 352 | 6.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,299 | 42.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,354 | 25.3% |
| High School Graduate | 508 | 9.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.19% |
| Some College | 789 | 14.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,461 | 4,442 | 3,134 |
| Hispanic | 510 | 480 | 298 |
| 2+ Races | 388 | 386 | 275 |
| Other Race | 88 | 60 | 0 |
| Black | 61 | 61 | 38 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 11 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 70.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,512 | $56,094 | $57,617 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,925 | $250,001 | $88,072 |
| High School Graduate | $54,097 | $0 | $53,796 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,469 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,461 | $65,719 | $60,375 |
| Some College | $60,433 | $62,366 | $41,176 |
$61,461
Average Earnings
$65,719
Average Male
$60,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.94% of Aspen residents speak only English, while 17.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,431 | 427 | 7.86% |
| Asian | 231 | 196 | 84.85% |
| Hispanic | 723 | 106 | 14.66% |
| Multiple | 614 | 67 | 10.91% |
| Black | 77 | 49 | 63.64% |
11.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.19%
Male Poverty Rate
15.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aspen is Asian, with 84.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aspen is White, with 7.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.08% |
| High School | 11.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.53% |
| Male Employed | 3.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $157,656 | $321,187 |
| Households | $78,636 | $189,599 |
| Married Families | $184,531 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,682 | $105,071 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
267
Number of Veterans
264
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Vietnam | 87 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 118 |
| 35 to 54 | 83 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 5.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
18.73%
Born in Aspen
85.11%
Native Born
14.89%
Foreign Born
7.36%
Non Citizen
7.53%
Naturalized
85.11% of Aspen residents were born in the United States, with 18.73% having been born in Colorado. 7.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,842 | -128 | -2.14% |
| 2028 | 5,970 | -128 | -2.1% |
| 2027 | 6,098 | -129 | -2.07% |
| 2026 | 6,227 | -128 | -2.01% |
| 2025 | 6,355 | -128 | -1.97% |
| 2024 | 6,483 | -129 | -1.95% |
| 2023 | 6,612 | -119 | -1.77% |
| 2022 | 6,731 | -217 | -3.12% |
| 2021 | 6,948 | -49 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 6,997 | -697 | -9.06% |
| 2019 | 7,694 | -82 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 7,776 | 20 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 7,756 | 22 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 7,734 | 279 | 3.74% |
| 2015 | 7,455 | 351 | 4.94% |
| 2014 | 7,104 | 154 | 2.22% |
| 2013 | 6,950 | 75 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 6,875 | 61 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 6,814 | 14 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 6,800 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,914 | 865 | 17.13% |
| 1990 | 5,049 | 1,371 | 37.28% |
| 1980 | 3,678 | 375 | 11.35% |
| 1900 | 3,303 | -1,805 | -35.34% |
| 1890 | 5,108 | -734 | -12.56% |