Census ACS 2023 · 64 counties
Richest Counties in Colorado
Income varies significantly across Colorado's 64 counties. Douglas County leads with a median household income of $145,737. County-level income data reveals economic disparities within the state that statewide averages can mask — affluent suburban counties often have incomes 2-3x higher than rural counties in the same state. These differences affect school funding, public services, and quality of life.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | County | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuma County | $60,051 | 9,921 |
| 2 | Weld County | $93,287 | 340,711 |
| 3 | Washington County | $65,164 | 4,839 |
| 4 | Teller County | $80,666 | 24,774 |
| 5 | Summit County | $106,255 | 30,857 |
| 6 | Sedgwick County | $52,833 | 2,346 |
| 7 | San Miguel County | $80,117 | 8,026 |
| 8 | San Juan County | $73,889 | 690 |
| 9 | Saguache County | $54,283 | 6,511 |
| 10 | Routt County | $104,803 | 24,990 |
| 11 | Rio Grande County | $62,166 | 11,394 |
| 12 | Rio Blanco County | $72,620 | 6,518 |
| 13 | Pueblo County | $62,250 | 168,726 |
| 14 | Prowers County | $57,601 | 11,931 |
| 15 | Pitkin County | $100,318 | 17,119 |
| 16 | Phillips County | $60,372 | 4,491 |
| 17 | Park County | $95,450 | 17,739 |
| 18 | Ouray County | $84,556 | 5,024 |
| 19 | Otero County | $54,897 | 18,460 |
| 20 | Morgan County | $75,407 | 29,186 |
| 21 | Montrose County | $66,072 | 43,272 |
| 22 | Montezuma County | $63,005 | 26,204 |
| 23 | Moffat County | $70,975 | 13,258 |
| 24 | Mineral County | $52,455 | 799 |
| 25 | Mesa County | $71,485 | 157,316 |
| 26 | Logan County | $55,074 | 21,067 |
| 27 | Lincoln County | $54,257 | 5,561 |
| 28 | Las Animas County | $50,408 | 14,392 |
| 29 | Larimer County | $91,364 | 363,561 |
| 30 | Lake County | $93,655 | 7,411 |
| 31 | La Plata County | $85,296 | 56,088 |
| 32 | Kit Carson County | $59,810 | 7,015 |
| 33 | Kiowa County | $56,389 | 1,356 |
| 34 | Jefferson County | $107,800 | 579,715 |
| 35 | Jackson County | $41,809 | 1,422 |
| 36 | Huerfano County | $52,139 | 6,946 |
| 37 | Hinsdale County | $64,327 | 939 |
| 38 | Gunnison County | $77,358 | 17,158 |
| 39 | Grand County | $84,558 | 15,794 |
| 40 | Gilpin County | $88,654 | 5,877 |
| 41 | Garfield County | $86,172 | 62,034 |
| 42 | Fremont County | $61,027 | 49,394 |
| 43 | Elbert County | $129,477 | 27,152 |
| 44 | El Paso County | $87,470 | 736,008 |
| 45 | Eagle County | $103,174 | 55,374 |
| 46 | Douglas County | $145,737 | 368,283 |
| 47 | Dolores County | $70,490 | 2,385 |
| 48 | Denver County | $91,681 | 713,734 |
| 49 | Delta County | $58,330 | 31,353 |
| 50 | Custer County | $72,700 | 5,073 |
| 51 | Crowley County | $47,563 | 5,734 |
| 52 | Costilla County | $36,519 | 3,571 |
| 53 | Conejos County | $47,209 | 7,536 |
| 54 | Clear Creek County | $96,667 | 9,358 |
| 55 | Cheyenne County | $67,768 | 1,732 |
| 56 | Chaffee County | $70,909 | 19,876 |
| 57 | Broomfield County | $121,025 | 75,110 |
| 58 | Boulder County | $102,772 | 328,317 |
| 59 | Bent County | $49,194 | 5,524 |
| 60 | Baca County | $40,380 | 3,460 |
| 61 | Archuleta County | $76,524 | 13,730 |
| 62 | Arapahoe County | $97,215 | 655,709 |
| 63 | Alamosa County | $51,445 | 16,515 |
| 64 | Adams County | $91,387 | 524,408 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Douglas County is the #1 ranked county in Colorado by median household income, with a value of $145,737 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Colorado has 64 counties tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers all counties in Colorado.