Pitkin County's estimated 2026 population is 16,549 with a growth rate of -0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pitkin County is the 31st largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 17,156 and has seen a growth of -3.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pitkin County includes 86.22% White, 3.43% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (86.22%)
Two or more races (7.22%)
Other race (3.43%)
Asian (2.34%)
Black or African American (0.47%)
Native American (0.32%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,760 | 86.22% |
| Two or more races | 1,236 | 7.22% |
| Other race | 588 | 3.43% |
| Asian | 401 | 2.34% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.32% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pitkin County's average per capita income is $59,287. Household income levels show a median of $100,318. The poverty rate stands at 7.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $139,277 | - |
| Families | $128,233 | $281,074 |
| Households | $100,318 | $200,851 |
| Non Families | $71,011 | $122,845 |
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