Population 13,207 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Moffat County
Household size in Moffat County
| Period | Moffat County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in Moffat County has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Colorado. Household size has edged down from 2.54 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Moffat County
| Period | Moffat County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Moffat County are younger than 41.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Colorado as a whole, where the median age is 39.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.2, 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 Moffat County
| Period | Moffat County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Moffat County than nationally: 13.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Few Colorado counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only four of 64.
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 Moffat County
Renters in Moffat County
| Period | Moffat County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.6% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Moffat County own their homes; 30.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (34.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Moffat County
| Period | Moffat County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.1% of the housing in Moffat 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 is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Moffat County
| Period | Moffat County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Moffat County was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Colorado as a whole, where the median home dates to 1988.
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 Moffat County
| Period | Moffat County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $770 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $844 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $773 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,122 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$353 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Moffat County costs $1,122 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $353 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Moffat County
Bachelor's degrees in Moffat County
| Period | Moffat County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Moffat County: 19.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Moffat County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Colorado counties.
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 Moffat County
| Period | Moffat County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.4% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Moffat County is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Colorado overall (92.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.6 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 Moffat County
| Period | Moffat County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Moffat County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Colorado overall (4.6%). Unemployment is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Moffat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moffat County | 2.48 | 41.1 | 13.7% | 30.6% | 14.1% | 1977 | $1,122 | 19.5% | 90.5% | 5.6% |
| Routt County | 2.23 | 44.5 | 6.0% | 24.0% | 26.1% | 1990 | $2,087 | 55.0% | 97.3% | 2.3% |
| Jackson County | 2.05 | 52.3 | 8.7% | 28.9% | 36.0% | 1980 | $1,700 | 31.1% | 91.5% | 8.8% |
| Uintah County | 3.08 | 33.5 | 9.6% | 26.5% | 12.1% | 1993 | $1,054 | 17.1% | 89.9% | 6.2% |
| Larimer County | 2.39 | 39.1 | 7.3% | 36.0% | 7.1% | 1994 | $1,882 | 55.2% | 96.7% | 4.3% |
| Wasatch County | 2.88 | 36.4 | 7.8% | 19.7% | 14.8% | 2002 | $2,091 | 51.0% | 94.5% | 1.9% |
| Salt Lake County | 2.92 | 34.9 | 10.1% | 33.9% | 6.2% | 1987 | $1,821 | 38.8% | 91.6% | 3.8% |
| Logan County | 2.38 | 39.9 | 8.6% | 33.7% | 6.6% | 1963 | $1,019 | 19.0% | 88.4% | 4.5% |
| Tooele County | 3.41 | 32.8 | 12.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% | 1997 | $1,411 | 23.9% | 92.2% | 3.6% |
| Phillips County | 2.33 | 39.6 | 7.7% | 28.1% | 11.4% | 1968 | $956 | 32.3% | 90.7% | 2.8% |
| Chase County | 2.49 | 45.7 | 4.1% | 20.9% | 21.8% | 1961 | $807 | 23.7% | 89.5% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: San Juan County, UT · Grant Parish, LA · Gray County, KS · Gray County, TX · Green Lake County, WI · Greene County, NC · Greene County, VA · Roosevelt County, NM · Sabana Grande Municipio, PR · Sabine Parish, LA
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 Moffat 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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