Eagle County, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 15th-largest in Colorado
The population of Eagle County, Colorado is 55,374 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $103,174, the median home value is $814,700, and the median age is 39.3.
The population of Eagle County has grown 4.3% since 2010 (52,098 → 54,330), a +0.30% annualized rate.
55,374
Population
+0.30%
Annual growth
33
People / sq mi
$103,174
Median Income
$814,700
Median Home Value
Eagle County covers 1,684 sq mi of land at 32.9 people per square mile.
About Eagle County, CO
Housing cost is the defining feature of Eagle County: the median home is valued at $814,700. With 55,374 residents, Eagle County is a county in Colorado. It ranks #15 among counties in Colorado by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $103,174, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 4.6%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $814,700, with typical rent around $2,032.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 50.3% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 11.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Eagle County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Eagle County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Eagle County had a population of 52,098 in 2010 and 54,330 in 2024, a 4.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 55,787 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.30%.
54,330
Population (2024)
52,098
Population (2010)
55,787
Peak (2021)
0.30%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 52,098 |
| 2011 | 52,048 |
| 2012 | 52,330 |
| 2013 | 52,814 |
| 2014 | 53,276 |
| 2015 | 53,863 |
| 2016 | 54,578 |
| 2017 | 55,022 |
| 2018 | 55,087 |
| 2019 | 55,183 |
| 2020 | 55,663 |
| 2021 | 55,787 |
| 2022 | 55,303 |
| 2023 | 54,592 |
| 2024 | 54,330 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.3
Median Age
46.2%
Female
53.8%
Male
14.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.7% · Seniors (65+): 14.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $103,174+$10,704 vs state |
| Mean household income | $157,411 |
| Per-capita income | $62,607 |
| Poverty rate | 4.6%-1.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 71.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Eagle County is education & health care, accounting for 20.2% of workers.
How residents commute
4.5%
Drive alone
2.9%
Carpool
68.9%
Public transit
11.3%
Work from home
22.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$814,700+$312,500 vs state
Median home value
$2,032
Median rent
67.6%
Homeownership rate
33,455
Total housing units
62.5%
Occupied
37.5%
Vacant
32.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.9%
With health insurance
98.5%
With broadband internet
49.7%
Foreign-born
4.8%
Veterans (18+)
6.5%
With a disability
73.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.2%
High School+
50.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Eagle County, Colorado has a population of 55,374 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 33 people per square mile.
The population of Eagle County has grown 4.3% since 2010 (52,098 → 54,330), a +0.30% annualized rate.
The median household income in Eagle County, Colorado is $103,174, with mean (average) household income of $157,411 and per-capita income of $62,607. 4.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Eagle County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.0%), Black or African American (0.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Eagle County, Colorado is 39.3 years. Residents are 46.2% female and 53.8% male.
The median home value in Eagle County is $814,700 and median monthly rent is $2,032. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 33,455 total housing units, 37.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Eagle County, Colorado is education, health care, and social assistance, employing 20.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Denver is among the largest cities associated with Eagle County, Colorado, with a population of 713,734.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.