City profile · Colorado · Census ACS 2023

Berthoud, CO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Berthoud - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

11,684
Residents
$111,297
Median income
$487,700
Median home
$2,089
Median rent (state)

Berthoud - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Berthoud places in the 84th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

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84th
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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Berthoud, CO

11,684 people live in Berthoud, Colorado - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Berthoud brings in $111,297 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.4%. Home values in Berthoud run a median of $487,700, and the median resident age is 39.0 years. Educational attainment runs 43.8% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 71.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 226 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 55% from five years earlier.

Colorado carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 103.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,089 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Colorado's average monthly utility costs around $202 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 34.7 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

11,684 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Colorado

Median Household Income

$111,297 /yr

Poverty 3.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.1 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Colorado average

How does Berthoud compare to other US cities?

Berthoud measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 84% higher than other cities
Home value 84% pricier than other cities
Median rent 85% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Berthoud against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Colorado only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Colorado-relative analysis

Median Home Value sits close to the middle of Colorado's city distribution

Among the 388 Colorado cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Berthoud ranks #145 - the 63rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Berthoud only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#97 of 379
74th percentile in Colorado
Median Gross Rent
#44 of 408
57th percentile in Colorado
Median Home Value
#145 of 388
63rd percentile in Colorado
Poverty Rate
#231 of 408
43rd percentile in Colorado
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#152 of 408
63rd percentile in Colorado

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Colorado only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

84thIncome percentile

84th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Berthoud's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$487,700 16th percentile more affordable than 16% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Berthoud $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Berthoud, CO Berthoud, CO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Berthoud, CO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Berthoud, CO median $111,297/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Berthoud, CO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Berthoud, CO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 43.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 71.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
11,684
Median Income
$111,297
Median Home Value
$487,700
Median Age
39.0
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,000 residents12,000 residents14,000 residents16,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,601 residents 14,080 residents ▲ +32.8%
Berthoud's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
226
housing units authorized
Single-Family
226
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
19.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 497
2020 505
2021 509
2022 223
2023 221
2024 226

Permit volume decreased 55% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.5%
Carpool
6.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.6%
Work from Home
15.4%
Other
1.4%

Based on 6,659 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Colorado - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$90
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$202
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Colorado state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Colorado state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Berthoud sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.1
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,089/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
34.7 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Colorado

The Pinery
11,740 people
Wellington
11,538 people
Fort Morgan
11,521 people
Monument
11,035 people
Cherry Creek
11,011 people
Berkley
10,838 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Berthoud's 11,684 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Green River, WY
11,679 people
Bellmawr, NJ
11,678 people
Friendly, MD
11,673 people
Franklin, OH
11,670 people
Lakeland Highlands, FL
11,669 people
Granbury, TX
11,665 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Berthoud's $111,297 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Kapowsin, WA
$111,295 median income
Swede Heaven, WA
$111,302 median income
Krum, TX
$111,316 median income
Kenilworth, PA
$111,275 median income
Mountain View Ranches, AZ
$111,328 median income
Doney Park, AZ
$111,262 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Berthoud, CO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Berthoud, CO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 88.7% 7.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 13.5% White 88.7% Black or African American 0.4% Asian 1.1% American Indian 1.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.7% Two or more races 7.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Berthoud compares to nearby Colorado cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Berthoud (this city) 11,684 $111,297
The Pinery 11,740 $173,889
Wellington 11,538 $103,888
Fort Morgan 11,521 $59,121
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CO NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Berthoud, CO?

What is the population of Berthoud, CO? +

The population of Berthoud, CO stands at 11,684 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Berthoud, CO? +

In Berthoud, the typical household earns $111,297 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Berthoud? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Berthoud; the closest available measure is the Colorado state average, a cost of living index of 103.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Colorado vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Berthoud, CO? +

The median home value in Berthoud is $487,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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