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Population Review

Glenwood Springs, Colorado Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Glenwood Springs, Colorado is 10,171 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 70th-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $87,000, the median home value is $592,000, and the median age is 35.7.

The population has grown 8.3% since 2010 (9,524 → 10,311).

10,171

Population

1743

People / sq mi

$87,000

Median Income

$592,000

Median Home Value

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Glenwood Springs covers 5.8 sq mi of land at 1743 people per square mile.

About Glenwood Springs, CO

Glenwood Springs is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 44.1% of the population. With 10,171 residents, Glenwood Springs is a city in Colorado.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $87,000 — above the US median of $78,538. Only 4.1% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $592,000, with typical rent around $1,717.

38.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Glenwood Springs, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Glenwood Springs city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Glenwood Springs city had a population of 9,524 in 2010 and 10,311 in 2024, a 8.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,353 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.57%.

2021 · 10K20102024
Glenwood Springs city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

10,311

Population (2024)

9,524

Population (2010)

10,353

Peak (2021)

0.57%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20109,524
20119,509
20129,611
20139,747
20149,743
20159,795
20169,930
20179,927
20189,954
20199,930
202010,008
202110,353
202210,283
202310,277
202410,311

Race & Ethnicity

White61.0%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$87,000

Median Household Income

$41,983

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$592,000

Median Home Value

$1,717

Median Rent

52.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.6%

High School+

38.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.2%

Drive Alone

67.7%

Public Transit

7.8%

Work From Home

27.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

44.1%

Foreign Born

66.3%

Non-English at Home

5.2%

Veterans

9.4%

With Disability

79.9%

Health Insurance

95.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Education, Health Care & Social Services22.3%
Professional, Scientific & Management19.7%
Construction11.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.5%
Retail Trade5.5%
Public Administration3.8%
Information2.4%
Agriculture & Mining1.5%
Manufacturing1.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Glenwood Springs, Colorado has a population of 10,171 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 70th-largest city in Colorado.

The median household income in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is $87,000, with 4.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is $592,000, with median monthly rent at $1,717 and a homeownership rate of 52.5%.

The median age in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is 35.7 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The population has grown 8.3% since 2010 (9,524 → 10,311).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.