Hinsdale County, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 62nd-largest in Colorado
The population of Hinsdale County, Colorado is 939 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $64,327, the median home value is $438,800, and the median age is 54.8.
The population of Hinsdale County has declined 11.5% since 2010 (844 → 747), a -0.87% annualized rate.
939
Population
-0.87%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$64,327
Median Income
$438,800
Median Home Value
Hinsdale County covers 1,117 sq mi of land at 0.8 people per square mile.
About Hinsdale County, CO
The poverty rate is what most separates Hinsdale County from the typical county: 0.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 939 residents, Hinsdale County is a county in Colorado.
Median household income is $64,327, below the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 0.0%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $438,800, with typical rent around $1,099.
Hinsdale County is among the best-educated US counties: 47.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 17.2% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 7 minutes each way.
Hinsdale County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Hinsdale County had a population of 844 in 2010 and 747 in 2024, a -11.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 844 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.85%.
747
Population (2024)
844
Population (2010)
844
Peak (2010)
-0.85%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 844 |
| 2011 | 825 |
| 2012 | 802 |
| 2013 | 803 |
| 2014 | 772 |
| 2015 | 762 |
| 2016 | 783 |
| 2017 | 788 |
| 2018 | 786 |
| 2019 | 789 |
| 2020 | 787 |
| 2021 | 772 |
| 2022 | 773 |
| 2023 | 761 |
| 2024 | 747 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
54.8
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
34.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.8% · Seniors (65+): 34.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,327$-28,143 vs state |
| Mean household income | $89,073 |
| Per-capita income | $46,490 |
| Poverty rate | 0.0%-5.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hinsdale County is finance & real estate, accounting for 14.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
23.0%
Carpool
49.6%
Public transit
17.2%
Work from home
6.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$438,800$-63,400 vs state
Median home value
$1,099
Median rent
79.7%
Homeownership rate
1,384
Total housing units
34.2%
Occupied
65.8%
Vacant
20.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.4%
With health insurance
97.9%
With broadband internet
70.3%
Foreign-born
8.9%
Veterans (18+)
11.1%
With a disability
96.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
100.0%
High School+
47.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hinsdale County, Colorado has a population of 939 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Hinsdale County has declined 11.5% since 2010 (844 → 747), a -0.87% annualized rate.
The median household income in Hinsdale County, Colorado is $64,327, with mean (average) household income of $89,073 and per-capita income of $46,490. 0.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hinsdale County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.9%), Hispanic or Latino (5.0%), Black or African American (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hinsdale County, Colorado is 54.8 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Hinsdale County is $438,800 and median monthly rent is $1,099. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,384 total housing units, 65.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hinsdale County, Colorado is finance, insurance, and real estate, employing 14.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.
Denver is among the largest cities associated with Hinsdale 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.