Longmont is a city located in Boulder County Colorado. Longmont has a 2024 population of 98,444. Longmont is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 99,188 in 2020.
The average household income in Longmont is $112,684 with a poverty rate of 8.56%. The median age in Longmont is 40.1 years: 38.9 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
The city of Longmont has seen continuous growth throughout its history, with recent estimates reflecting a 7.6% population increase since the last census taken in 2010. The educational and employment opportunities, as well as its reputation as one of the safest cities in the state of Colorado, are sure to help drive further population growth in Longmont.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Longmont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75,867 | 76.67% |
| Two or more races | 13,484 | 13.63% |
| Other race | 5,136 | 5.19% |
| Asian | 2,953 | 2.98% |
| Black or African American | 1,003 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 426 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 41,066 | 2.39 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 19,024 | 3.02 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 16,245 | 1.31 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Female | 3,786 | 3.55 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Male | 2,011 | 2.86 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,968 | 4.24% |
| Associates Degree | 5,798 | 8.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,622 | 28.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,839 | 18.33% |
| High School Graduate | 12,142 | 17.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,617 | 3.74% |
| Some College | 14,076 | 20.09% |
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 | 51,337 | 50,145 | 27,424 |
| Hispanic | 13,402 | 9,402 | 2,288 |
| 2+ Races | 8,092 | 6,099 | 2,270 |
| Other Race | 3,072 | 2,253 | 577 |
| Asian | 2,113 | 1,919 | 1,243 |
| Black | 693 | 629 | 187 |
| Native American | 322 | 254 | 60 |
| Islander | 76 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,009 | $74,167 | $51,579 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,739 | $107,050 | $73,158 |
| High School Graduate | $43,190 | $47,417 | $36,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,063 | $42,000 | $30,185 |
| Overall | $55,018 | $65,994 | $44,482 |
| Some College | $46,334 | $60,457 | $37,878 |
$55,018
Average Earnings
$65,994
Average Male
$44,482
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.22% of Longmont residents speak only English, while 18.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66,254 | 5,016 | 7.57% |
| Hispanic | 23,785 | 2,733 | 11.49% |
| Multiple | 13,380 | 1,308 | 9.78% |
| Other | 5,136 | 602 | 11.72% |
| Black | 999 | 252 | 25.23% |
| Asian | 2,933 | 61 | 2.08% |
| Native | 426 | 60 | 14.08% |
| Islander | 89 | 48 | 53.93% |
8.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.67%
Male Poverty Rate
9.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Longmont is Islander, with 53.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Longmont is Asian, with 2.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.7% |
| High School | 11.79% |
| Some College | 8.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.46% |
| Female Employed | 5.37% |
| Male Employed | 2.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,168 | $134,850 |
| Households | $89,724 | $112,684 |
| Married Families | $128,451 | $151,221 |
| Non Families | $55,325 | $74,318 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
5,305
Number of Veterans
4,751
Male Veterans
554
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,097 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,148 |
| First Gulf War | 751 |
| Korea | 361 |
| World War II | 64 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,706 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,336 |
| 35 to 54 | 873 |
| 18 to 34 | 701 |
| 55 to 64 | 689 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,673 | 7.53% |
| 2+ Races | 324 | 3.38% |
| Hispanic | 314 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 140 | 5.69% |
| Black | 102 | 12.53% |
| Other Race | 46 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 20 | 5.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
37.43%
Born in Longmont
89.48%
Native Born
10.52%
Foreign Born
5.16%
Non Citizen
5.35%
Naturalized
89.48% of Longmont residents were born in the United States, with 37.43% having been born in Colorado. 5.16% 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 | 97,514 | -186 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 97,700 | -186 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 97,886 | -186 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 98,072 | -186 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 98,258 | -186 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 98,444 | -186 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 98,630 | -179 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 98,809 | -913 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 99,722 | 534 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 99,188 | 1,872 | 1.92% |
| 2019 | 97,316 | 2,065 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 95,251 | 719 | 0.76% |
| 2017 | 94,532 | 478 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 94,054 | 964 | 1.04% |
| 2015 | 93,090 | 1,642 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 91,448 | 1,203 | 1.33% |
| 2013 | 90,245 | 1,301 | 1.46% |
| 2012 | 88,944 | 1,284 | 1.46% |
| 2011 | 87,660 | 1,044 | 1.21% |
| 2010 | 86,616 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 71,093 | 19,538 | 37.9% |
| 1990 | 51,555 | 8,613 | 20.06% |
| 1980 | 42,942 | 19,733 | 85.02% |
| 1970 | 23,209 | 11,720 | 102.01% |
| 1960 | 11,489 | 3,390 | 41.86% |
| 1950 | 8,099 | 693 | 9.36% |
| 1940 | 7,406 | 1,377 | 22.84% |
| 1930 | 6,029 | 181 | 3.1% |
| 1920 | 5,848 | 1,592 | 37.41% |
| 1910 | 4,256 | 2,056 | 93.45% |
| 1900 | 2,200 | -95,314 | -97.74% |