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.

Aspen, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,756

Median Agei

43.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79%5,337

Hispanic/Latino

13.4%902

Two or More

4.4%295

Asian

1.8%122

Black

1%66

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%34

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%33

High School Diploma

8.5%468

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%210

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%595

Associate's Degree

5.7%313

Bachelor's Degree

42.1%2,330

Master's Degree

20.5%1,134

Professional Degree

5.3%291

Doctorate

1.8%98

HS or Higher

98.8%

BA or Higher

69.6%

Graduate+

27.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$819,900

Median Renti

$2,081

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.1%2,342

Renter-Occupied

42.9%1,763

Total Units

6,152

Homeownership

57.1%

Vacancy Rate

33.3%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.6%14

$100K–$150K

3.2%76

$150K–$200K

7%165

$200K–$300K

12.6%296

$300K–$500K

21.5%503

$500K–$1M

7.9%184

$1M+

47.1%1,104

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

240

$1,250–$1,500

128

$1,500–$2,000

247

$2,000+

866

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%76

2010–2019

4%247

2000–2009

19.4%1,194

1990–1999

17%1,048

1980–1989

20.4%1,255

1970–1979

19.7%1,209

1960–1969

11.2%691

1950–1959

3.3%206

1940–1949

1%62

1939 or earlier

2.7%164

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.8%2,044

Electricity

47.6%1,953

No Fuel

1.9%78

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%26

Other

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,033

Mean Household Incomei

$179,788

Per Capita Incomei

$113,282

Poverty Ratei

10.6%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

4,379

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%283

$10K–$15K

3.3%137

$15K–$20K

2.2%91

$20K–$25K

6.5%265

$25K–$30K

2%83

$30K–$35K

2.2%90

$35K–$40K

4.1%167

$40K–$45K

0.9%35

$45K–$50K

1.6%64

$50K–$60K

7.2%297

$60K–$75K

15%614

$75K–$100K

6.5%266

$100K–$125K

9.5%391

$125K–$150K

9%371

$150K–$200K

2.5%101

$200K+

20.7%850

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 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

91613.6%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

China

Mexico

Germany

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,251

Avg. Commutei

14.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,275

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

230(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93%Insured

7%Uninsured