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Population Review

Larimer County, Colorado Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 7th-largest in Colorado

The population of Larimer County, Colorado is 363,561 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $91,364, the median home value is $532,200, and the median age is 36.6.

The population of Larimer County has grown 24.7% since 2010 (300,453 → 374,574), a +1.59% annualized rate.

Larimer County within Colorado · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

363,561

Population

+1.59%

Annual growth

140

People / sq mi

$91,364

Median Income

$532,200

Median Home Value

Larimer County covers 2,596 sq mi of land at 140.1 people per square mile.

About Larimer County, CO

Educational attainment is the headline number in Larimer County: 51.7% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Larimer County is a county in Colorado with a population of 363,561. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Colorado in the country, at #7 by population.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $91,364, putting Larimer County near the top of US counties. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US counties, at 4.6% — below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $532,200, with typical rent around $1,677.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 51.7% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 18.9% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Larimer County usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.

Larimer County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Larimer County had a population of 300,453 in 2010 and 374,574 in 2024, a 24.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 374,574 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.59%.

2024 · 375K20102024
Larimer County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

374,574

Population (2024)

300,453

Population (2010)

374,574

Peak (2024)

1.59%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010300,453
2011305,320
2012310,983
2013316,426
2014324,272
2015333,637
2016339,394
2017344,509
2018351,045
2019357,241
2020359,932
2021362,785
2022368,017
2023371,530
2024374,574

Race & Ethnicity

White84.1%
Black or African American1.0%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%
Two or More Races0.1%

Age & Sex

36.6

Median Age

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Male

16.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.5%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
5.8%
15–19
7.5%
20–24
10.2%
25–34
14.7%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
11.0%
55–59
5.9%
60–64
5.8%
65–74
10.5%
75–84
4.5%
85+
1.8%

Children (under 15): 15.2% · Seniors (65+): 16.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$91,364$-1,106 vs state
Mean household income$118,812
Per-capita income$49,323
Poverty rate4.6%-1.3% vs state
Unemployment rate3.0%
Employment-to-population64.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
24.8%
Finance & real estate
14.8%
Education & health care
10.0%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Construction
7.2%
Information
5.8%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.6%
Public administration
3.9%

The largest employment sector in Larimer County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.9%

Drive alone

2.8%

Carpool

68.4%

Public transit

18.9%

Work from home

23.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$532,200+$30,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,677

Median rent

64.3%

Homeownership rate

161,882

Total housing units

93.6%

Occupied

6.4%

Vacant

35.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.3%

With health insurance

98.0%

With broadband internet

54.4%

Foreign-born

6.3%

Veterans (18+)

10.3%

With a disability

91.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

96.6%

High School+

51.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Larimer County, Colorado has a population of 363,561 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 140 people per square mile.

The population of Larimer County has grown 24.7% since 2010 (300,453 → 374,574), a +1.59% annualized rate.

The median household income in Larimer County, Colorado is $91,364, with mean (average) household income of $118,812 and per-capita income of $49,323. 4.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Larimer County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%), Black or African American (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Larimer County, Colorado is 36.6 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.

The median home value in Larimer County is $532,200 and median monthly rent is $1,677. 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 161,882 total housing units, 6.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Larimer County, Colorado is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

Denver is among the largest cities associated with Larimer County, Colorado, with a population of 713,734.

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

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