Longmont is a city located in Colorado. With a 2020 population of 99,381, it is the 13th largest city in Colorado and the 321st largest city in the United States. Longmont is currently growing at a rate of 1.43% annually and its population has increased by 15.20% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 86,270 in 2010. Spanning over 30 miles, Longmont has a population density of 3,458 people per square mile.
The average household income in Longmont is $88,137 with a poverty rate of 10.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,233 per month, and the median house value is $327,200. The median age in Longmont is 37.7 years, 36.8 years for males, and 38.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.0 males.
The city of Longmont has seen continuous growth throughout its history, with recent estimates reflecting a 7.6% population increase since the last census taken in 2010. The educational and employment opportunities, as well as its reputation as one of the safest cities in the state of Colorado, are sure to help drive further population growth in Longmont.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Longmont was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82,107 | 88.06% |
| Some Other Race | 3,311 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 3,121 | 3.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2,720 | 2.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,051 | 1.13% |
| Black or African American | 891 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.05% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 35,622 | 2.6 | 61 |
| Married | 17,253 | 3.23 | 76.3 |
| Non Family | 12,347 | 1.29 | 48.4 |
| Female | 4,260 | 3.53 | 42.9 |
| Male | 1,762 | 3.35 | 42.7 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,358 | 3.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,713 | 5.96% |
| High School Graduate | 12,733 | 20.43% |
| Some College | 13,253 | 21.26% |
| Associates Degree | 5,135 | 8.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15,702 | 25.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,434 | 15.14% |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.98%.
$41,384
Average Earnings
$51,220
Average Male
$32,897
Average Female
78.76% of Longmont residents speak only English, while 21.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.95% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62,973 | 4,696 | 7.46% |
| Hispanic | 23,104 | 4,476 | 19.37% |
| Other | 3,311 | 599 | 18.09% |
| Multiple | 2,720 | 317 | 11.65% |
| Native | 1,051 | 263 | 25.02% |
| Black | 889 | 146 | 16.42% |
| Asian | 3,105 | 78 | 2.51% |
10.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.44%
Male Poverty Rate
11.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Longmont is Native, with 25.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Longmont is Asian, with 2.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.01%.
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,736 | 7.56% |
| Hispanic | 411 | 2.80% |
| 2 or More | 142 | 9.46% |
| Black | 132 | 17.58% |
| Asian | 63 | 2.64% |
| Other | 58 | 2.50% |
| Indian | 36 | 4.40% |
7.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
88.15%
Native Born
11.85%
Foreign Born
7.05%
Non Citizen
88.15% of Longmont residents were born in the United States, with 38.52% having been born in Colorado. 7.05% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 99,381 | 1,402 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 97,979 | 1,402 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 96,577 | 1,865 | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 94,712 | 1,402 | 1.50% |
| 2016 | 93,310 | 993 | 1.08% |
| 2015 | 92,317 | 1,682 | 1.86% |
| 2014 | 90,635 | 418 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 90,217 | 1,326 | 1.49% |
| 2012 | 88,891 | 1,223 | 1.40% |
| 2011 | 87,668 | 1,244 | 1.44% |
| 2010 | 86,424 | 15,331 | 1.97% |
| 2000 | 71,093 | 19,538 | 3.27% |
| 1990 | 51,555 | 8,613 | 1.84% |
| 1980 | 42,942 | 19,733 | 6.35% |
| 1970 | 23,209 | 11,720 | 7.28% |
| 1960 | 11,489 | 3,390 | 3.56% |
| 1950 | 8,099 | 693 | 0.90% |
| 1940 | 7,406 | 1,377 | 2.08% |
| 1930 | 6,029 | 181 | 0.31% |
| 1920 | 5,848 | 1,592 | 3.23% |
| 1910 | 4,256 | 2,056 | 6.82% |
| 1900 | 2,200 | 0.00% |