Population 55,135 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eagle County
Household size in Eagle County
| Period | Eagle County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.10 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Eagle County average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Colorado overall, where it has 2.54 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.84, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Eagle County
| Period | Eagle County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Eagle County are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.0, in line with the national trend.
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 Eagle County
| Period | Eagle County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Eagle County than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Colorado. The single-parent share is down 2.4 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 Eagle County
Renters in Eagle County
| Period | Eagle County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.2% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.1% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Eagle County is about as common as it is nationally: 34.1% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, 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 Eagle County
| Period | Eagle County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 20.4% of the housing in Eagle County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 6.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Eagle County
| Period | Eagle County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Eagle County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of Colorado's 64 counties, only five have newer homes.
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 Eagle County
| Period | Eagle County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,257 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,325 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,662 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,051 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$794 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Eagle County pays $2,051 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $794 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 38.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the north.
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 Eagle County
Bachelor's degrees in Eagle County
| Period | Eagle County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.8% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.5% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Eagle County is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the west.
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 Eagle County
| Period | Eagle County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Eagle County: 94.9% 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 7.4 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 Eagle County
| Period | Eagle County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Eagle County than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. The picture is much the same across Colorado. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Eagle County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle County | 2.64 | 39.7 | 9.0% | 34.1% | 20.4% | 1995 | $2,051 | 50.5% | 94.9% | 4.2% |
| Summit County | 2.59 | 41.7 | 6.9% | 27.9% | 48.3% | 1989 | $2,266 | 54.7% | 96.0% | 4.2% |
| Garfield County | 2.66 | 38.2 | 9.0% | 30.4% | 7.2% | 1991 | $1,712 | 32.0% | 88.8% | 3.5% |
| Clear Creek County | 1.99 | 49.2 | 5.2% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 1970 | $1,601 | 57.7% | 93.3% | 5.0% |
| Jefferson County | 2.43 | 41.3 | 7.8% | 29.3% | 5.8% | 1982 | $2,135 | 52.4% | 95.8% | 3.9% |
| Denver County | 2.24 | 36.4 | 9.5% | 51.2% | 7.5% | 1979 | $2,029 | 55.9% | 91.0% | 4.9% |
| Arapahoe County | 2.66 | 38.8 | 10.8% | 35.3% | 5.6% | 1988 | $2,201 | 46.1% | 91.5% | 4.9% |
| Carbon County | 2.48 | 39.2 | 8.4% | 32.1% | 15.3% | 1966 | $884 | 19.1% | 92.5% | 6.5% |
| Cheyenne County | 2.18 | 46.1 | 6.2% | 22.1% | 16.8% | 1951 | $664 | 22.2% | 88.7% | 2.4% |
| Juab County | 3.27 | 31.9 | 9.4% | 16.2% | 6.0% | 1981 | $862 | 19.4% | 94.2% | 2.4% |
| Phillips County | 2.11 | 46.4 | 9.7% | 22.0% | 18.2% | 1959 | $704 | 22.7% | 94.0% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Pittsylvania County, VA · Huron County, OH · Isabella County, MI · Jefferson County, OH · Kershaw County, SC · Knox County, OH · Lamar County, MS · Liberty County, GA · Lincoln County, SD · Pender County, NC
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 Eagle County. 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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