Pitkin County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 16,433 with a growth rate of -1.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pitkin County, Colorado is the 31st largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 17,156 and has seen a growth of -4.21% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,398 | -207 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 15,605 | -207 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 15,812 | -207 | -1.29% |
| 2026 | 16,019 | -207 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 16,226 | -207 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 16,433 | -207 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 16,640 | -207 | -1.23% |
| 2022 | 16,847 | -490 | -2.83% |
| 2021 | 17,337 | -18 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 17,355 | -547 | -3.06% |
| 2019 | 17,902 | -164 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 18,066 | 39 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 18,027 | 18 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 18,009 | 47 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 17,962 | 232 | 1.31% |
| 2014 | 17,730 | 256 | 1.47% |
| 2013 | 17,474 | 171 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 17,303 | 126 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 17,177 | 21 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 17,156 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 12,661 | 2,323 | 22.47% |
| 1980 | 10,338 | 4,153 | 67.15% |
| 1970 | 6,185 | 3,804 | 159.76% |
| 1960 | 2,381 | 735 | 44.65% |
| 1950 | 1,646 | -190 | -10.35% |
| 1940 | 1,836 | 66 | 3.73% |
| 1930 | 1,770 | -937 | -34.61% |
| 1920 | 2,707 | -1,859 | -40.71% |
| 1910 | 4,566 | -2,454 | -34.96% |
| 1900 | 7,020 | -1,909 | -21.38% |
| 1890 | 8,929 | -6,469 | -42.01% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,266 | 88.12% |
| Two or more races | 1,191 | 6.87% |
| Asian | 391 | 2.26% |
| Other race | 305 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 97 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 0.43% |
| 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 | 8,114 | 2.11 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 3,978 | 1.4 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 3,633 | 2.8 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Female | 331 | 2.48 | 24.8 | 75.2 |
| Male | 172 | 3.45 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 1.5% |
| Associates Degree | 1,048 | 7.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,045 | 37.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,474 | 25.74% |
| High School Graduate | 1,894 | 14.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 0.33% |
| Some College | 1,791 | 13.27% |
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 | 11,269 | 11,193 | 7,400 |
| Hispanic | 1,234 | 1,063 | 557 |
| 2+ Races | 831 | 831 | 562 |
| Other Race | 279 | 224 | 73 |
| Asian | 211 | 211 | 39 |
| Native American | 74 | 74 | 0 |
| Black | 49 | 49 | 48 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 97.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,690 | $52,340 | $54,606 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,225 | $199,113 | $61,875 |
| High School Graduate | $35,455 | $45,643 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,151 | $58,646 | $16,875 |
| Overall | $54,013 | $56,935 | $48,007 |
| Some College | $55,805 | $56,995 | $40,200 |
$54,013
Average Earnings
$56,935
Average Male
$48,007
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.1% of Pitkin County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 14.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,015 | 797 | 5.69% |
| Multiple | 1,180 | 205 | 17.37% |
| Hispanic | 1,853 | 135 | 7.29% |
| Black | 71 | 61 | 85.92% |
| Asian | 391 | 31 | 7.93% |
6.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.07%
Male Poverty Rate
7.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pitkin County, Colorado is Black, with 85.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pitkin County, Colorado is White, with 5.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.88% |
| Some College | 7.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 84.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.11% |
| Female Employed | 3.5% |
| Male Employed | 2.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,870 | $250,031 |
| Households | $96,123 | $180,169 |
| Married Families | $134,240 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,717 | $102,970 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
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
849
Number of Veterans
837
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 315 |
| First Gulf War | 203 |
| Korea | 131 |
| Second Gulf War | 120 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 360 |
| 65 to 74 | 218 |
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 674 | 5.22% |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 11.53% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 4.65% |
| Other Race | 63 | 22.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.4%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
24.75%
Born in Pitkin County, Colorado
89.34%
Native Born
10.66%
Foreign Born
3.83%
Non Citizen
6.82%
Naturalized
89.34% of Pitkin County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 24.75% having been born in Colorado. 3.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.