Greater Boulder, North Central Colorado, CO Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Boulder?
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There are 306,028 residents in Boulder, with a median age of 39.5. Of this, 50.73% are males and 49.27% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.81% of the resident pool in Boulder, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.36%. Additionally, 4.82% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 241,639 people in Boulder currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 241,639 people in Boulder currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 306,028 | 0.3% |
| Male Population | 155,258 | 0.8% |
| Female Population | 150,770 | -0.3% |
Male population 50.73%
Female population 49.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.5 | -1.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 271,789 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 19,475 | 4.3% |
| Not Citizen | 14,765 | -3.3% |
Citizen US Born 88.81%
Citizen not US Born 6.36%
Not Citizen 4.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,242 | -2.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 29,631 | 1.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 16,390 | 4.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 13,977 | -5.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 241,639 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.74%
Moved from Same County 9.75%
Moved from Same State 5.39%
Moved from Different State 4.6%
Same House as Last Year 79.52%
What are the employment statistics in Boulder?
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White-collar workers make up 85.69% of the working population in Boulder, while blue-collar employees account for 14.31%. There are also 21,882 entrepreneurs in Boulder (13.03% of the workforce); 108,800 workers employed in private companies (64.78%); and 23,171 people working in governmental institutions (13.8%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 143,917 | 1.2% |
| Blue Collar | 24,028 | -4.8% |
White Collar 85.69%
Blue Collar 14.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 21,882 | 1.1% |
| Private Companies | 108,800 | -0.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 23,171 | 1.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 14,092 | 2.6% |
Self Employees 13.03%
Private Companies 64.78%
Governmental Workers 13.8%
Not for Profit Companies 8.39%
How many households are there in Boulder?
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There are a total of 124,193 households in Boulder, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.19% of these Boulder households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.81%. Additionally, 27.03% of households have children and 72.97% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 124,193 | 1.4% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.1% |
| Family Households | 72,270 | -0.2% |
| Non-family Households | 51,923 | 3.5% |
Family Households 58.19%
Non-family Households 41.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 33,565 | -0.1% |
| Households without Children | 90,628 | 1.9% |
Households with Children 27.03%
Households without Children 72.97%
What are the median and average incomes in Boulder?
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The average annual household income in Boulder is $138,206, while the median household income sits at $110,526 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $120,478, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $146,596. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $57,092 and $82,446, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $138,206 | 12.7% |
| Median Household Income | $110,526 | 11.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 30,990 | 3.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 268,529 | -0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Boulder?
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There are 131,150 housing units in Boulder, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 124,193 occupied housing units in Boulder, 63.83% are owner-occupied, while 36.17% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.81% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $673,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,858 per month in Boulder.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.81% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $673,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,858 per month in Boulder.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 131,150 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,776 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,688 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,486 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,056 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23,537 | -4.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20,066 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 25,691 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19,079 | 2.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 14,937 | 12.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 835 | 147.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 124,193 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 79,269 | 0.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 44,924 | 2.7% |
Owner Occupied 63.83%
Renter Occupied 36.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 54,542 | -0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 24,727 | 3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $673,000 | 15.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $623,400 | 19.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,858 | 8.2% |
With Mortgage 68.81%
Without Mortgage 31.19%
What is the level of education in Boulder?
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Approximately 19.02% of the population in Boulder holds a high school degree (that's 46,551 residents), while 20.56% have attained a college certificate (50,301 locals) and 30.84% have a bachelor's degree (75,473 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,342 | -2.8% |
| Some High School | 46,551 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 50,301 | -0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 16,166 | -1.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 75,473 | 1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 51,875 | 0.7% |
No High School 1.77%
Some High School 19.02%
Some College 20.56%
Associate Degree 6.61%
Bachelor's Degree 30.84%
Graduate Degree 21.2%
What is the marital status of Boulder residents?
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A total of 94,031 people in Boulder have never been married (which represents 36.07% of the total population), while 125,719 of them are wedded (48.22%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,088 (0.8%) and 29,055 (11.14%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 94,031 | 4.0% |
| Married | 125,719 | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2,088 | -11.5% |
| Widowed | 9,815 | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 29,055 | -3.7% |
Never Married 36.07%
Married 48.22%
Separated 0.8%
Widowed 3.76%
Divorced 11.14%
What are the most common means of transportation in Boulder?
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The top three means of transportation people in Boulder use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 111,915 residents commute by car, 5,909 prefer going to work by walking and 4,602 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 111,915 | -4.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 4,602 | -9.3% |
| Railroad | 8 | -93.8% |
| Ferryboat | 6 | -88.0% |
| Bicycle | 4,033 | -6.5% |
| Motorcycle | 271 | -8.1% |
| TaxiCab | 57 | -40.0% |
| Walk | 5,909 | 3.8% |
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.
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