Population 17,313 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Berthoud
Household size in Berthoud
| Period | Berthoud | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, Berthoud sits close to the national average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Berthoud
| Period | Berthoud | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Berthoud skews older than the country: its median age is 43.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 43.4, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Berthoud
| Period | Berthoud | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Berthoud: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Berthoud
Renters in Berthoud
| Period | Berthoud | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.1% of households in Berthoud rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 29.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Berthoud
| Period | Berthoud | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Berthoud: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Berthoud
| Period | Berthoud | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Berthoud is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Berthoud
| Period | Berthoud | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $888 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $894 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,398 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,896 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,008 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in Berthoud runs $1,896 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,008 a month from 2006–10, a 113% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Berthoud
Bachelor's degrees in Berthoud
| Period | Berthoud | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.7% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.4% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Berthoud is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of Colorado. The share with a degree has risen 12.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Berthoud
| Period | Berthoud | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Berthoud: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Berthoud
| Period | Berthoud | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Berthoud has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people, only six have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Berthoud compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berthoud | 2.61 | 43.8 | 7.4% | 10.1% | 4.9% | 1999 | $1,896 | 47.4% | 96.9% | 1.6% |
| Buda | 2.54 | 48.8 | 5.9% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 1990 | $2,052 | 46.1% | 96.6% | 0.9% |
| Welty | 2.85 | 47.7 | 0.9% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 1995 | $1,788 | 39.6% | 98.6% | 0.0% |
| Kahler | 2.79 | 42.2 | 3.3% | 9.8% | 3.8% | 2003 | $1,967 | 43.1% | 96.8% | 2.1% |
| Loveland | 2.37 | 42.8 | 8.9% | 33.2% | 3.9% | 1990 | $1,901 | 40.5% | 95.4% | 5.0% |
| Mead | 2.82 | 38.8 | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 2006 | $1,481 | 47.8% | 94.2% | 2.6% |
| Johnstown | 2.76 | 36.9 | 8.6% | 18.7% | 2.6% | 2006 | $1,999 | 40.2% | 95.1% | 5.1% |
| Rinn | 2.50 | 47.2 | 10.7% | 27.2% | 2.7% | 1996 | $1,873 | 49.9% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| Longmont | 2.42 | 42.0 | 8.4% | 33.9% | 4.4% | 1989 | $1,908 | 48.3% | 92.8% | 4.5% |
| Hygiene | 2.44 | 52.0 | 3.0% | 16.2% | 7.7% | 1986 | $2,255 | 53.2% | 95.9% | 1.4% |
| Pinewood Springs | 2.22 | 51.6 | 2.0% | 9.3% | 17.1% | 1985 | $2,306 | 60.3% | 95.4% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Berthoud. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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