Aspen, CO Demographics
What is the population of Aspen?
There are 6,952 residents in Aspen, with a median age of 41.3. Of this, 52.23% are males and 47.77% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.02% of the resident pool in Aspen, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.51%. Additionally, 4.47% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,526 people in Aspen currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 6,952 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 3,631 | 1.4% |
| Female Population | 3,321 | -3.4% |
Male Population 52.23%
Female Population 47.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.3 | 0.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 5,841 | -6.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 800 | 38.9% |
| Not Citizen | 311 | 39.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 84.02%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11.51%
Not Citizen 4.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 166 | 48.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 483 | -19.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 271 | 55.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 489 | 3.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,526 | -1.8% |
Moved from Abroad 2.39%
Moved from Same County 6.96%
Moved from Same State 3.91%
Moved from Different State 7.05%
Same House as Last Year 79.68%
What are the employment statistics in Aspen?
White-collar workers make up 90.05% of the working population in Aspen, while blue-collar employees account for 9.95%. There are also 950 entrepreneurs in Aspen (20.73% of the workforce); 2,863 workers employed in private companies (62.48%); and 583 people working in governmental institutions (12.72%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,126 | 1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 456 | -28.9% |
White Collar 90.05%
Blue Collar 9.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 950 | -12.4% |
| Private Companies | 2,863 | -0.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 583 | 1.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 186 | -0.5% |
Self Employees 20.73%
Private Companies 62.48%
Governmental Workers 12.72%
Not for Profit Companies 4.06%
How many households are there in Aspen?
There are a total of 3,746 households in Aspen, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 42.55% of these Aspen households, while non-family units account for the remaining 57.45%. Additionally, 16.68% of households have children and 83.32% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,746 | 14.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,594 | 5.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,152 | 22.2% |
Family Households 42.55%
Non-Family Households 57.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 625 | -21.1% |
| Households without Children | 3,121 | 25.5% |
Households with Children 16.68%
Households without Children 83.32%
What are the median and average incomes in Aspen?
The average annual household income in Aspen is $188,344, while the median household income sits at $94,338 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $104,914, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $102,965.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $188,344 | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income | $94,338 | 5.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 108 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 6,448 | -4.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Aspen?
There are 6,048 housing units in Aspen, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 3,746 occupied housing units in Aspen, 55.82% are owner-occupied, while 44.18% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.1% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $380,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,904 per month in Aspen.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,048 | 3.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 187 | -23.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 78 | 47.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 54 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 879 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,267 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,211 | 22.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 939 | 12.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,188 | -8.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 208 | -16.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 37 | -17.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,746 | 14.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,091 | 6.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,655 | 26.1% |
Owner Occupied 55.82%
Renter Occupied 44.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,173 | -7.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 918 | 32.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $380,900 | 14.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $2,000,001 | 0.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,904 | 6.2% |
With Mortgage 56.1%
Without Mortgage 43.9%
What is the level of education in Aspen?
Approximately 14.46% of the population in Aspen holds a high school degree (that's 909 residents), while 17.8% have attained a college certificate (1,223 locals) and 40.99% have a bachelor's degree (2,577 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 32 | -49.2% |
| Some High School | 909 | 24.0% |
| Some College | 1,223 | -4.5% |
| Associate Degree | 363 | -19.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,577 | -1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,287 | 19.5% |
No High School 0.51%
Some High School 14.46%
Some College 17.8%
Associate Degree 5.77%
Bachelor's Degree 40.99%
Graduate Degree 20.47%
What is the marital status of Aspen residents?
A total of 2,548 people in Aspen have never been married (which represents 39.69% of the total population), while 2,921 of them are wedded (45.5%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 53 (0.83%) and 819 (12.76%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,548 | 3.2% |
| Married | 2,921 | 3.8% |
| Separated | 53 | N/A |
| Widowed | 132 | 45.0% |
| Divorced | 819 | 819.0% |
Never Married 39.69%
Married 45.5%
Separated 0.83%
Widowed 2.06%
Divorced 12.76%
What are the most common means of transportation in Aspen?
The top three means of transportation people in Aspen use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 2,188 residents commute by car, 607 prefer going to work by walking and 511 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,188 | -1.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 508 | -18.2% |
| Bicycle | 511 | 23.4% |
| Walk | 607 | -5.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Aspen by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.