Boulder, CO Demographics
What is the population of Boulder?
There are 106,598 residents in Boulder, with a median age of 28.5. Of this, 51.67% are males and 48.33% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.82% of the resident pool in Boulder, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.34%. Additionally, 5.85% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 68,003 people in Boulder currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 106,598 | 1.6% |
| Male Population | 55,075 | 1.9% |
| Female Population | 51,523 | 1.2% |
Male Population 51.67%
Female Population 48.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 28.5 | -1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 93,612 | 2.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 6,753 | 2.0% |
| Not Citizen | 6,233 | -4.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.82%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.34%
Not Citizen 5.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,827 | -3.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 18,413 | 5.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 8,584 | 0.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 9,287 | 2.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 68,003 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 1.72%
Moved from Same County 17.35%
Moved from Same State 8.09%
Moved from Different State 8.75%
Same House as Last Year 64.08%
What are the employment statistics in Boulder?
White-collar workers make up 91.9% of the working population in Boulder, while blue-collar employees account for 8.1%. There are also 7,384 entrepreneurs in Boulder (12.72% of the workforce); 36,019 workers employed in private companies (62.03%); and 8,648 people working in governmental institutions (14.89%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 53,359 | 2.0% |
| Blue Collar | 4,704 | -3.0% |
White Collar 91.9%
Blue Collar 8.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,384 | 1.1% |
| Private Companies | 36,019 | 1.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,648 | -0.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 6,012 | 9.1% |
Self Employees 12.72%
Private Companies 62.03%
Governmental Workers 14.89%
Not for Profit Companies 10.35%
How many households are there in Boulder?
There are a total of 43,658 households in Boulder, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 39.99% of these Boulder households, while non-family units account for the remaining 60.01%. Additionally, 17.51% of households have children and 82.49% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 43,658 | 2.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 17,459 | 0.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 26,199 | 3.7% |
Family Households 39.99%
Non-Family Households 60.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,643 | -1.3% |
| Households without Children | 36,015 | 3.3% |
Households with Children 17.51%
Households without Children 82.49%
What are the median and average incomes in Boulder?
The average annual household income in Boulder is $132,935, while the median household income sits at $80,243 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $100,844, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $137,679. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $22,847 and $74,696, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $132,935 | 7.5% |
| Median Household Income | $80,243 | 7.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 73,952 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Boulder?
There are 46,551 housing units in Boulder, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1977. Of the 43,658 occupied housing units in Boulder, 47.22% are owner-occupied, while 52.78% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.45% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $919,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,855 per month in Boulder.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 46,551 | 2.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1977 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,610 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 708 | -5.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,186 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8,037 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8,980 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7,400 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,931 | 8.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,847 | 9.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,784 | 5.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 68 | 172.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 43,658 | 2.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 20,617 | 1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $23,041 | 3.3% |
Owner Occupied 47.22%
Renter Occupied 52.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 12,464 | -0.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,153 | 4.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $919,400 | 17.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $920,500 | 15.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,855 | 7.7% |
With Mortgage 60.45%
Without Mortgage 39.55%
What is the level of education in Boulder?
Approximately 11.47% of the population in Boulder holds a high school degree (that's 10,802 residents), while 29.68% have attained a college certificate (8,523 locals) and 29.04% have a bachelor's degree (27,348 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 855 | -1.7% |
| Some High School | 10,802 | 7.6% |
| Some College | 8,523 | -0.9% |
| Associate Degree | 2,696 | -8.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27,348 | 1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 24,521 | 0.6% |
No High School 0.91%
Some High School 11.47%
Some College 29.68%
Associate Degree 2.86%
Bachelor's Degree 29.04%
Graduate Degree 26.04%
What is the marital status of Boulder residents?
A total of 55,931 people in Boulder have never been married (which represents 57.7% of the total population), while 30,158 of them are wedded (31.11%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 627 (0.65%) and 8,639 (8.91%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 55,931 | 5.6% |
| Married | 30,158 | 0.0% |
| Separated | 627 | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 2,210 | -6.2% |
| Divorced | 8,639 | 8,639.0% |
Never Married 57.7%
Married 31.11%
Separated 0.65%
Widowed 2.28%
Divorced 8.91%
What are the most common means of transportation in Boulder?
The top three means of transportation people in Boulder use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 26,880 residents commute by car, 5,389 prefer going to work by walking and 4,703 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 26,880 | -4.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,516 | -3.4% |
| Ferryboat | 14 | -75.9% |
| Bicycle | 4,703 | -4.5% |
| Motorcycle | 87 | -28.7% |
| TaxiCab | 57 | -12.3% |
| Walk | 5,389 | 5.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Boulder by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80301 | 24,593 | 11,858 | $88,846.00 | $127,289.00 |
| 80302 | 30,569 | 12,612 | $56,093.00 | $121,016.00 |
| 80303 | 24,865 | 11,595 | $74,255.00 | $126,551.00 |
| 80304 | 25,617 | 11,101 | $111,638.00 | $175,523.00 |
| 80305 | 16,280 | 6,853 | $114,344.00 | $161,267.00 |
| 80310 | 7,597 | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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.