Boulder County, Colorado Population 2022
Boulder County, Colorado's estimated population is 330,876 with a growth rate of 0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Boulder County, Colorado is the 9th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 Population was 295,037 and has seen a growth of 12.15% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 1,939 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 9,723 | 7,784 | 401.44% |
| 1890 | 14,082 | 4,359 | 44.83% |
| 1900 | 21,544 | 7,462 | 52.99% |
| 1910 | 30,330 | 8,786 | 40.78% |
| 1920 | 31,861 | 1,531 | 5.05% |
| 1930 | 32,456 | 595 | 1.87% |
| 1940 | 37,438 | 4,982 | 15.35% |
| 1950 | 48,296 | 10,858 | 29.00% |
| 1960 | 74,254 | 25,958 | 53.75% |
| 1970 | 131,889 | 57,635 | 77.62% |
| 1980 | 189,625 | 57,736 | 43.78% |
| 1990 | 225,339 | 35,714 | 18.83% |
| 2010 | 295,037 | 69,698 | 30.93% |
| 2011 | 299,957 | 4,920 | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 304,570 | 4,613 | 1.54% |
| 2013 | 309,323 | 4,753 | 1.56% |
| 2014 | 312,233 | 2,910 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 318,027 | 5,794 | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 321,250 | 3,223 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 322,441 | 1,191 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 324,636 | 2,195 | 0.68% |
| 2019 | 326,196 | 1,560 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 327,756 | 1,560 | 0.48% |
| 2021 | 329,316 | 1,560 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 330,876 | 1,560 | 0.47% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 283,102 | 87.19% |
| Black or African American | 2,929 | 0.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,656 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 15,832 | 4.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 209 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 6,795 | 2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 14,159 | 4.36% |
Boulder County, Colorado Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 127,365 | 2.46 | 63.6 |
| Married | 59,488 | 3.07 | 82 |
| Male | 4,557 | 3.32 | 56.8 |
| Female | 9,199 | 3.35 | 55.8 |
| Non Family | 54,121 | 1.56 | 45.4 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,311 | 2.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,336 | 2.47% |
| High School Graduate | 24,414 | 11.31% |
| Some College | 31,973 | 14.82% |
| Associates Degree | 13,861 | 6.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 74,561 | 34.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 61,315 | 28.42% |
Boulder County, Colorado Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 9,788 | 9,138 | 7,176 |
| White | 175,635 | 172,879 | 117,843 |
| Islander | 141 | 141 | 80 |
| 2+ Races | 6,979 | 6,182 | 3,827 |
| Native American | 1,115 | 999 | 338 |
| Hispanic | 23,450 | 17,620 | 7,084 |
| Other Race | 3,960 | 2,690 | 1,154 |
| Black | 1,713 | 1,519 | 423 |
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 73.31%.
$51,573
Average Earnings
$62,012
Average Male
$41,097
Average Female
Boulder County, Colorado Language by Age
Boulder County, Colorado Language
85.36% of Boulder County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 14.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.09% of the population.
Boulder County, Colorado Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,740 | 579 | 21.13% |
| Hispanic | 43,222 | 6,017 | 13.92% |
| Multiple | 13,764 | 1,908 | 13.86% |
| Islander | 197 | 26 | 13.20% |
| Native | 1,603 | 174 | 10.85% |
| Asian | 14,410 | 1,563 | 10.85% |
| White | 242,493 | 25,710 | 10.60% |
| Other | 1,121 | NaN% |
11.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.10%
Male Poverty Rate
11.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Boulder County, Colorado
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boulder County, Colorado is Black, with 21.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boulder County, Colorado is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.81%.
Boulder County, Colorado Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Boulder County, Colorado Married by Age and Sex
Boulder County, Colorado 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.
Boulder County, Colorado Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,644 | 5.46% |
| Black | 194 | 7.96% |
| Native American | 38 | 2.95% |
| Asian | 329 | 2.55% |
| Islander | 17 | 8.13% |
| Other Race | 138 | 2.75% |
| 2+ Races | 370 | 3.96% |
| Hispanic | 1,030 | 3.40% |
Boulder County, Colorado Veterans by Education
5.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
31.92%
Born in Boulder County, Colorado
89.86%
Native Born
10.14%
Foreign Born
5.46%
Non Citizen
4.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.86% of Boulder County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 31.92% having been born in Colorado. 5.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990