Basalt, Colorado Population 2022
Basalt is a city located in Eagle County Colorado. Basalt has a 2020 population of 4,172. Basalt is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 8.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,834 in 2010.
The average household income in Basalt is $113,775 with a poverty rate of 7.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,155 per month, and the median house value is $648,200. The median age in Basalt is 47.8 years, 49.7 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
Basalt Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Basaltwas:
- White: 97.79%
- Two or more races: 0.65%
- Asian: 0.60%
- Native American: 0.55%
- Black or African American: 0.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,762 | 97.79% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.42% |
Basalt Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,890 | 2.04 | 66.9 |
| Non Family | 910 | 1.23 | 50.7 |
| Married | 905 | 2.8 | 84.6 |
| Female | 53 | 2.74 | 28.3 |
| Male | 22 | 2.14 | 100 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 0.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 2.71% |
| High School Graduate | 404 | 13.49% |
| Some College | 687 | 22.95% |
| Associates Degree | 49 | 1.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,263 | 42.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 496 | 16.57% |
Basalt Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,814 | 2,802 | 1,725 |
| Hispanic | 151 | 68 | 14 |
| Native American | 21 | ||
| Black | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
Basalt Language by Age
Basalt Language
88.47% of Basalt residents speak only English, while 11.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.84% of the population.
Basalt Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,468 | 182 | 5.25% |
| Hispanic | 315 | 115 | 36.51% |
| Native | 21 | 21 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
7.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.72%
Male Poverty Rate
11.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Basalt
The race most likely to be in poverty in Basalt is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Basalt is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.72%.
Basalt Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Basalt Married by Age and Sex
Basalt Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Basalt Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 0.52% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 69.23% |
Basalt Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
76.4%
Labor Force Participation
75.7%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
29.89%
Born in Basalt
94.96%
Native Born
5.04%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
2.94%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.96% of Basalt residents were born in the United States, with 29.89% having been born in Colorado. 2.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,172 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 4,167 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 4,162 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 4,157 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 4,152 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 4,163 | 245 | 6.25% |
| 2016 | 3,918 | 31 | 0.80% |
| 2015 | 3,887 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 3,887 | 20 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 3,867 | 24 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 3,843 | 18 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 3,825 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 3,834 | 1,153 | 3.64% |
| 2000 | 2,681 | 0.00% |