Pitkin County's estimated 2026 population is 16,484 with a growth rate of -0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pitkin County is the 32nd largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 17,156 and has seen a growth of -3.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.2 years
Female: 47.1 years
Male: 47.3 years
There are 14,501 adults, (3,875 of whom are seniors) in Pitkin County.
Female: 8,401 (49.5%)
Male: 8,584 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Pitkin County includes 83.6% White, 5.35% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,200 | 83.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,389 | 8.18% |
| Other race | 908 | 5.35% |
| Asian | 341 | 2.01% |
| Black or African American | 95 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.31% |
Pitkin County's average per capita income is $61,349. Household income levels show a median of $102,645. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $143,856 | - |
| Families | $134,740 | $274,251 |
| Households | $102,645 | $192,754 |
| Non Families | $70,500 | $117,375 |
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