Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Estes Park, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,844

Median Agei

55.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.6%5,179

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%359

Asian

2.8%163

Two or More

1.2%72

Other

0.6%36

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%26

Black

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%168

High School Diploma

11.8%583

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%261

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%635

Associate's Degree

7.5%373

Bachelor's Degree

33.6%1,666

Master's Degree

15.8%782

Professional Degree

3.7%182

Doctorate

4.1%204

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

57.1%

Graduate+

23.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$664,200

Median Renti

$1,511

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69%1,975

Renter-Occupied

31%889

Total Units

3,953

Homeownership

69%

Vacancy Rate

27.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%14

$200K–$300K

3.3%66

$300K–$500K

24.9%491

$500K–$1M

55%1,087

$1M+

16.1%317

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

161

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

272

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%82

2010–2019

5.8%229

2000–2009

27.3%1,079

1990–1999

17%671

1980–1989

16%633

1970–1979

14.4%568

1960–1969

2.8%112

1950–1959

1.8%70

1940–1949

6.3%250

1939 or earlier

6.6%259

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.9%1,915

Electricity

25.9%741

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%108

Wood

1.7%49

No Fuel

1.7%49

Other

0.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,956

Mean Household Incomei

$116,867

Per Capita Incomei

$57,254

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

0.8%

Labor Forcei

2,887

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%133

$10K–$15K

1.6%47

$15K–$20K

0.5%13

$20K–$25K

4.4%126

$25K–$30K

3.4%96

$30K–$35K

0.7%19

$35K–$40K

0.7%20

$40K–$45K

8.9%254

$45K–$50K

1.4%41

$50K–$60K

8.7%250

$60K–$75K

10.4%298

$75K–$100K

12.6%361

$100K–$125K

8%230

$125K–$150K

10.5%300

$150K–$200K

6.5%187

$200K+

17.1%489

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3706.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

112

Korea

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,788

Avg. Commutei

13.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,864

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

244(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.1%Insured

7.9%Uninsured