Population 17,907 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Park County
Household size in Park County
| Period | Park County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Park County are small: just 2.06 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.16, 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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.0 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.8 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.0 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Park County skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.7 in 2006–10, 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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Park County: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.2 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 Park County
Renters in Park County
| Period | Park County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Park County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.3% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 39.9% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Park County: 33.8% of homes are empty, 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 7.5 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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Park County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Park County has newer homes than the great majority of Colorado counties.
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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,185 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,030 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,105 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,269 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,084 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Park County costs $2,269 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,084 a month since 2006–10, up 91%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Few Colorado counties have higher rents: only two of 64.
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 Park County
Bachelor's degrees in Park County
| Period | Park County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.4% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Park County (43.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the wider Denver area (49.1%). The share with a degree has risen 10.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.3% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Park County: 98.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Colorado counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only four of 64.
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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Park County has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park County | 2.06 | 50.0 | 6.1% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 1993 | $2,269 | 43.4% | 98.3% | 2.7% |
| Lake County | 2.50 | 37.9 | 9.2% | 24.4% | 22.7% | 1965 | $1,254 | 49.0% | 93.5% | 1.5% |
| Douglas County | 2.76 | 40.2 | 7.4% | 22.6% | 4.5% | 2003 | $2,606 | 62.2% | 97.7% | 3.5% |
| Elbert County | 2.83 | 44.9 | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 1997 | $1,953 | 36.5% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| Pitkin County | 1.86 | 47.8 | 4.0% | 37.2% | 23.5% | 1986 | $1,864 | 61.5% | 96.3% | 2.7% |
| Kit Carson County | 2.39 | 39.5 | 6.3% | 27.4% | 15.3% | 1967 | $1,129 | 21.1% | 91.1% | 2.8% |
| Sherman County | 2.27 | 38.9 | 12.1% | 34.5% | 19.1% | 1963 | $977 | 21.8% | 91.2% | 0.5% |
| Thomas County | 2.49 | 35.5 | 8.9% | 24.8% | 11.0% | 1966 | $773 | 38.0% | 96.6% | 0.7% |
| Sheridan County | 2.44 | 42.0 | 3.7% | 23.2% | 14.7% | 1968 | $715 | 24.9% | 95.9% | 0.7% |
| Emery County | 2.91 | 37.3 | 9.2% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 1979 | $730 | 18.9% | 94.7% | 3.6% |
| Graham County | 1.96 | 50.3 | 12.5% | 21.2% | 17.4% | 1957 | $767 | 28.5% | 95.0% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Pocahontas County, WV · Lewis County, WV · Liberty County, FL · Limestone County, TX · Lincoln County, AR · Lincoln County, GA · Lincoln County, KY · Pike County, MO · Pipestone County, MN · Pitkin County, CO
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 Park 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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