Estes Park is a town located in Larimer County Colorado. Estes Park has a 2024 population of 5,798. Estes Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -1.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,900 in 2020.
The average household income in Estes Park is $114,731 with a poverty rate of 9.88%. The median age in Estes Park is 60.7 years: 60 years for males, and 61 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Estes Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,315 | 90.41% |
| Two or more races | 309 | 5.26% |
| Asian | 167 | 2.84% |
| Other race | 41 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,025 | 1.9 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 1,496 | 2.4 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 1,218 | 1.14 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Female | 202 | 2.71 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
| Male | 109 | 2.14 | 18.3 | 81.7 |
2.39
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 101 | 1.99% |
| Associates Degree | 401 | 7.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,610 | 31.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,239 | 24.46% |
| High School Graduate | 691 | 13.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 0.32% |
| Some College | 1,008 | 19.9% |
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 | 4,684 | 4,596 | 2,676 |
| 2+ Races | 170 | 141 | 85 |
| Hispanic | 164 | 148 | 79 |
| Asian | 124 | 124 | 58 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 15 |
| Black | 23 | 23 | 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 native american people with a rate of 62.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,227 | $0 | $43,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $95,048 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,000 | $35,547 | $29,485 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,685 | $58,527 | $35,650 |
| Some College | $58,868 | $59,670 | $53,583 |
$46,685
Average Earnings
$58,527
Average Male
$35,650
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.89% of Estes Park residents speak only English, while 8.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,195 | 466 | 8.97% |
| Hispanic | 318 | 56 | 17.61% |
| Other | 41 | 41 | 100% |
| Asian | 167 | 14 | 8.38% |
| Multiple | 304 | 12 | 3.95% |
9.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.96%
Male Poverty Rate
11.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Estes Park is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Estes Park is Multiple, with 3.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.9% |
| Some College | 15.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.83% |
| High School | 3.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.79% |
| Male Employed | 0.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,156 | $146,857 |
| Households | $73,313 | $114,731 |
| Married Families | $111,855 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,514 | $64,043 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
346
Number of Veterans
332
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 230 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 75+ | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 6.63% |
| Black | 23 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 1 | 4.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
0.5%
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
21.91%
Born in Estes Park
94.52%
Native Born
5.48%
Foreign Born
2.84%
Non Citizen
2.64%
Naturalized
94.52% of Estes Park residents were born in the United States, with 21.91% having been born in Colorado. 2.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,672 | -25 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 5,697 | -25 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 5,722 | -26 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 5,748 | -25 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 5,773 | -25 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 5,798 | -26 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 5,824 | -34 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 5,858 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 5,867 | -33 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 5,900 | -658 | -10.03% |
| 2019 | 6,558 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 6,550 | 30 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 6,520 | 136 | 2.13% |
| 2016 | 6,384 | 62 | 0.98% |
| 2015 | 6,322 | 115 | 1.85% |
| 2014 | 6,207 | 95 | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 6,112 | 34 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 6,078 | 54 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 6,024 | 80 | 1.35% |
| 2010 | 5,944 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,413 | 2,229 | 70.01% |
| 1990 | 3,184 | 481 | 17.8% |
| 1980 | 2,703 | -2,969 | -52.34% |