Vail is a town located in Eagle County Colorado. Vail has a 2024 population of 4,422. Vail is currently declining at a rate of -2.19% annually and its population has decreased by -8.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,818 in 2020.
The average household income in Vail is $184,630 with a poverty rate of 6.58%. The median age in Vail is 49.5 years: 50.2 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vail was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,116 | 87.04% |
| Two or more races | 531 | 11.23% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.87% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,435 | 1.94 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Non Family | 1,393 | 1.44 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Married | 979 | 2.52 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Male | 52 | 3.98 | 17.3 | 82.7 |
| Female | 11 | 3.55 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
2.58
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
68.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 0.72% |
| Associates Degree | 220 | 5.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,700 | 42.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,066 | 26.37% |
| High School Graduate | 394 | 9.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 634 | 15.68% |
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 | 3,535 | 3,506 | 2,508 |
| 2+ Races | 415 | 415 | 229 |
| Hispanic | 351 | 351 | 176 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 13 |
| Other Race | 25 | 25 | 11 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,528 | $55,231 | $70,043 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,600 | $71,094 | $88,341 |
| High School Graduate | $44,679 | $44,551 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,832 | $50,870 | $70,498 |
| Some College | $40,085 | $39,926 | $40,357 |
$56,832
Average Earnings
$50,870
Average Male
$70,498
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.37% of Vail residents speak only English, while 12.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,093 | 274 | 6.69% |
| Multiple | 531 | 37 | 6.97% |
| Hispanic | 457 | 15 | 3.28% |
6.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.42%
Male Poverty Rate
4.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vail is Multiple, with 6.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vail is Hispanic, with 3.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.62% |
| High School | 8.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.56% |
| Some College | 3.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.83% |
| Male Employed | 7.75% |
| Female Employed | 2.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $143,542 | $274,103 |
| Households | $103,705 | $184,630 |
| Married Families | $155,972 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,482 | $117,320 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
193
Number of Veterans
181
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 4.13% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 9.32% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
15.25%
Born in Vail
85.41%
Native Born
14.59%
Foreign Born
5.48%
Non Citizen
9.11%
Naturalized
85.41% of Vail residents were born in the United States, with 15.25% having been born in Colorado. 5.48% 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 | 3,927 | -99 | -2.46% |
| 2028 | 4,026 | -99 | -2.4% |
| 2027 | 4,125 | -99 | -2.34% |
| 2026 | 4,224 | -99 | -2.29% |
| 2025 | 4,323 | -99 | -2.24% |
| 2024 | 4,422 | -99 | -2.19% |
| 2023 | 4,521 | -110 | -2.38% |
| 2022 | 4,631 | -112 | -2.36% |
| 2021 | 4,743 | -75 | -1.56% |
| 2020 | 4,818 | -796 | -14.18% |
| 2019 | 5,614 | -20 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 5,634 | -62 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 5,696 | 24 | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 5,672 | 87 | 1.56% |
| 2015 | 5,585 | 141 | 2.59% |
| 2014 | 5,444 | 47 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 5,397 | 58 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 5,339 | 28 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 5,311 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 5,314 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,531 | 872 | 23.83% |
| 1990 | 3,659 | -268 | -6.82% |