Town · Colorado
Berthoud, Colorado
Berthoud, town, mostly in Larimer County (97.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Weld County, Colorado. Berthoud had 14,080 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 36.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,332 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,411 (±187). GEOID 0806255.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,080
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,332 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,411 ±187
Median household income
$119,385
±$12,944 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$533,500
±$33,596 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,795
±$77 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Berthoud and what county is it in?
Berthoud is a town mostly in Larimer County (97.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Weld County, Colorado. It covers 13.0 square miles of land, 795 residents per square mile in 2020.
Berthoud is in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Larimer County | 10,071 | 97.5% |
| Weld County | 261 | 2.5% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Berthoud, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,080 people lived in Berthoud on July 1, 2025, up 36.4% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 10,332 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,411 (±187).
| Measure | Berthoud | Larimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,411 ±187 | 367,368 | +5,220 |
| Households | 4,881 ±268 | 154,232 | +2,166 |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.14 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,158 ±305 | 164,690 | +2,405 |
Berthoud's population since 2000
From 4,839 in 2000 to 14,080 in 2025: up 191.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Berthoud as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Berthoud?
The median resident of Berthoud is 39.3 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 14.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.9%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Berthoud | Larimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 ±3.5 | 36.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±2.4 pts | 18.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.2% ±2.7 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 52.2% ±2.7 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.9% ±2.5 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.3% ±3.0 pts | 79.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.0% ±2.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±2.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4% ±2.3 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8% ±2.2 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.7% ±2.3 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.1% ±5.2 pts | 53.0% | +15.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.2% ±3.1 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.6% ±3.0 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Berthoud earn?
Half of Berthoud's 4,881 households earn less than $119,385 a year (±$12,944), against $93,765 in Larimer County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $96,478 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $22,907 after inflation. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Berthoud | Larimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,385 ±$12,944 | $93,765 | +$22,907 |
| Mean household income | $141,683 ±$11,822 | $122,424 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,260 ±$4,959 | $51,165 | +$11,303 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.6% ±2.2 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.5% ±4.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.7% ±1.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±1.0 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.8% ±2.3 pts | 93.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Berthoud?
Owners occupy 87.5% of Berthoud's occupied homes and renters 12.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $533,500 by its owner (±$33,596). The median renter pays $1,795 a month including utilities, and 31.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Berthoud | Larimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $533,500 ±$33,596 | $569,100 | +$111,618 |
| Median gross rent | $1,795 ±$77 | $1,716 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.0% ±17.4 pts | 45.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,345 ±$140 | $2,305 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.5% ±4.3 pts | 64.0% | +10.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.5% ±4.3 pts | 36.0% | – |
| Housing units | 5,158 ±305 | 164,690 | +2,405 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±2.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4% ±8.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.2% ±4.7 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% ±2.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 18.2% ±3.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 37.3% ±6.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0% ±1.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Berthoud building?
Builders took permits for 143 new housing units in Berthoud in 2025 (143 in single-family houses), 10.2 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Berthoud work and get to work?
70.8% of Berthoud's workers drive alone and 21.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.5 minutes.
| Measure | Berthoud | Larimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.9% ±4.1 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.8% ±5.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.8% ±3.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.1% ±4.4 pts | 21.4% | +12.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.5 min ±3.2 | 23.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Berthoud?
1 census tract lies mostly in Berthoud, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 27Larimer County | 9,078 | $118,639 |
| Tract 26.02Larimer County | 7,445 | $136,368 |
| Tract 21.04Weld County | 1,581 | $127,422 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Berthoud) · Census block assignment files
How does Berthoud compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Berthoud is the 2,513th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 41st-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Berthoud ranks 56th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 41st | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 10th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 159th | 221 |
| Median household income | 56th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 75th | 220 |
| Median home value | 100th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 80th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 127th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 86th | 216 |
| Median age | 105th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 39th | 218 |
| Work from home | 80th | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 34th | 221 |
Berthoud's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Berthoud with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Berthoud?
11 of the 57 figures for Berthoud on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Berthoud are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Berthoud.