Grand County, Colorado Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Grand County, Colorado, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Grand County, Colorado. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Grand County, Colorado. The estimated population of Grand County, Colorado is 15,629 people, with a median age of 43.6.

We can look at the total population in Grand County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,629
+0.6%
+5.65%
2020
15,536
+1.52%
-
2019
15,303
+1.57%
-
2018
15,066
+1.85%
-
2017
14,793
 - -

Population of Grand County, Colorado by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83.8%
86.9%
 -3.57%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.4%
 +100.00%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
9.5%
8.1%
 +17.28%
Asian
0.8%
1.9%
 -57.89%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
0.3%
 +1,400.00%
Other
0.3%
1.8%
 -83.33%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Grand County, Colorado by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.6 +0.23% 42.5 -0.7% 45.3 +0.67%
2020 43.5 +1.4% 42.8 +0.71% 45 +2.74%
2019 42.9 -1.38% 42.5 -0.7% 43.8 -2.45%
2018 43.5 -1.36% 42.8 -0.7% 44.9 -0.66%
2017 44.1 - 43.1 - 45.2 -

The median age of Grand County, Colorado gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 688 -5.82% 618 -10.7% 639 553
10 to 19 868 +6.63% 619 +42.52% 911 905
20 to 29 1,008 -1.04% 844 -1.17% 996 832
30 to 39 1,232 +11.34% 959 +2.95% 1,370 987
40 to 49 879 +14.27% 794 +1.53% 1,008 803
50 to 59 1,301 +5.61% 1,125 -1.14% 1,363 1,111
60 to 69 1,367 -24.44% 1,178 +21.1% 1,041 1,420
70+ 654 +50.46% 659 +4.21% 1,027 663

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Grand County, Colorado is $69,353.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Grand County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,182.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,573.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Grand County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Grand County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Grand County, Colorado is currently $87,840.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.73% of households in Grand County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Grand County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.63%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.98%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.19%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Grand County is $39,377.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Grand County by the total population of Grand County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Grand County, Colorado, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Grand County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.28%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.68%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Grand County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Grand County over the age of 16 is 13,246.

Of those people, a total of 68.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Grand County is 65.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 625 28.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 752 96.00% 16.30%
25 to 29 years 1,076 82.10% 5.10%
30 to 34 years 1,166 82.70% 20.60%
35 to 44 years 1,916 89.10% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 2,120 90.70% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 1,440 78.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,342 74.40% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 2,250 24.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 559 11.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Grand County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,863 68.50% 3.80%
Black or African American 136 84.60% 8.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 48 68.80% 0.00%
Asian 123 91.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 54 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,022 65.90% 20.50%
Hispanic or Latino 1,030 77.40% 15.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,331 68.90% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Grand County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Grand County is 8,665, with median earnings of $40,724.00.

Women in Grand County, Colorado earning approximately 82.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,665 $40,724.00
Male 5,065 $44,301.00
Female 3,600 $36,622.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,023 $70,391.00
Business and Financial 288 $55,996.00
Computer and Mathematical 145 $37,898.00
Architecture and Engineering 93 $36,573.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 233 $9,240.00
Community and Social Service 106 $51,528.00
Legal 44 $50,455.00
Educational and Library 367 $41,141.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 153 $95,469.00
Healthcare Practitioners 167 $62,679.00
Healthcare Support 194 $33,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 149 $58,393.00
Law Enforcement 34 $54,018.00
Food Preparation and Serving 562 $30,800.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 522 $16,389.00
Personal Care and Service 441 $23,836.00
Sales 939 $29,570.00
Office and Administrative Support 937 $38,917.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 180 $40,556.00
Construction and Extraction 981 $42,951.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 397 $48,958.00
Production 220 $58,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 315 $30,365.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 624 $77,162.00 399 $58,229.00
Business and Financial 102 $56,771.00 186 $48,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $63,125.00 67 $26,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $53,750.00 31 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 63 $7,386.00 170 $0.00
Community and Social Service 23 $0.00 83 $50,995.00
Legal 34 $51,591.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 49 $27,330.00 318 $42,308.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 149 $96,094.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $88,438.00 139 $56,563.00
Healthcare Support 80 $37,250.00 114 $26,493.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 91 $107,527.00 58 $36,875.00
Law Enforcement 34 $54,018.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 347 $44,289.00 215 $25,231.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 303 $14,635.00 219 $28,125.00
Personal Care and Service 137 $21,250.00 304 $24,138.00
Sales 367 $22,904.00 572 $37,910.00
Office and Administrative Support 393 $60,237.00 544 $31,543.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 159 $38,750.00 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 909 $44,826.00 72 $30,729.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 397 $48,958.00 0 $0.00
Production 197 $59,563.00 23 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 289 $31,198.00 26 $28,000.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,841 households in Grand County, with an average household size of 2.63 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,491 families in Grand County with an average family size of 3.22 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,052 92 347 2,350
Average Household Size 3.14 3.96 4.71 1.61
Total Families 3,052 92 347 0
Average Household Size 3.06 3.96 4.41 0

Poverty

Of the 3,491 families in Grand County, 3.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Grand County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,591 housing units in Grand County, Colorado.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,841 35.21%
Vacant 10,750 64.79%

8.89% of the total 16,591 housing units in Grand County are rental units. This is approximately 1,475 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,199 are occupied by the owner - or 25.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Grand County is $1,019.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Grand County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    167
  • Less than $500
    40
  • $500 to $999
    676
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    471
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    162
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    113
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    13

Property Value

The median value of a property in Grand County is $374,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Grand County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    93
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    46
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    50
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    351
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    922
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,379
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    920
  • $1,000,000 or more
    438

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Grand County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Grand County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    696
  • 1940 to 1949
    247
  • 1950 to 1959
    408
  • 1960 to 1969
    963
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,348
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,734
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,823
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,707
  • 2010 to 2013
    652
  • 2014 or later
    13

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Grand County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    193
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,588
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,118
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,942

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Grand County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Grand County that commute to work in a particular way.

23.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Grand County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    637
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    995
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,198
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    774
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,040
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    469
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    757
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    112
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    148
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    597
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    218
  • 90 or more minutes
    290

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Grand County, Colorado in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

Places in Grand County, Colorado

We have data for 10 places in Grand County, Colorado. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.