County · Colorado
Grand County, Colorado
Grand County, Colorado. Grand County had 16,496 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 8 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 08049.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,496
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,717 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,895
Median household income
$88,612
±$8,655 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$601,500
±$55,601 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,493
±$141 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Grand County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,717 residents in Grand County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,496 for July 1, 2025, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,895 over 1,846 square miles of land.
| Measure | Grand County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,895 | 5,862,189 | +592 |
| Households | 7,475±450 | 2,374,218 | +1,591 |
| Average household size | 2.09±0.13 | 2.42 | −0.46 |
| Housing units | 17,421±25 | 2,589,053 | +641 |
Grand County's population since 2000
From 12,442 in 2000 to 16,496 in 2025: up 32.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Grand County?
Grand County holds 8 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Granby with 2,392 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Granby | 2,079 | $72,926 |
|---|---|---|
| Kremmling | 1,509 | $77,407 |
| Fraser | 1,400 | $89,980 |
| Winter ParkGEOID 0885705 | 1,033 | $68,828 |
| Hot Sulphur SpringsGEOID 0837600 | 687 | $106,600 |
| Grand LakeGEOID 0831715 | 410 | $103,750 |
| TabernashGEOID 0876190 | 401 | $111,198 |
| ParshallGEOID 0857850 | 42 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Grand County?
The median resident of Grand County is 45.4 years old; 15.9% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.2%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grand County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4±0.5 | 37.7 | +2.5 |
| Under 18 years | 15.9%±0.9 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9%±0.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.2% | 22.5% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.8%±1.9 pts | 64.8% | −10.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.1%±2.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2%±1.2 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2%±1.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±1.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3%±1.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.5%±2.2 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7%±1.3 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.7%±3.9 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.9%±3.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±1.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
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 Grand County earn?
Half of Grand County's 7,475 households earn less than $88,612 a year (±$8,655), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $87,623 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grand County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,612±$8,655 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $108,943±$8,357 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,664±$3,709 | $52,636 | +$5,050 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6%±2.5 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5%±5.4 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.1%±1.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3%±2.4 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Grand County?
Owners occupy 73.4% of Grand County's occupied homes and renters 26.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $601,500 by its owner (±$55,601). The median renter pays $1,493 a month including utilities, and 36.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grand County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $601,500±$55,601 | $539,400 | +$222,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,493±$141 | $1,761 | +$204 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.4%±10.1 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,998±$178 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.4%±4.5 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,421±25 | 2,589,053 | +641 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 21.3%±5.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.3%±2.5 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2%±1.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 Grand County building?
Builders took permits for 311 new housing units across Grand County in 2025 (221 single-family), 18.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Grand County get to work?
63.1% of Grand County's workers drive alone and 19.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Grand County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.6%±2.5 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±1.9 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.1%±4.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±3.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 5.1%±2.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.6%±4.0 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.4 min±2.9 | 25.2 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 are Grand County's census tracts?
Grand County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $78,205 (Tract 2.07) to $106,897 (Tract 2.03).
| Tract 108049000100 | 3,299±452 | $87,375 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2.0308049000203 | 1,867±457 | $106,897 |
| Tract 2.0408049000204 | 1,621±327 | $84,427 |
| Tract 2.0508049000205 | 3,542±484 | $105,078 |
| Tract 2.0608049000206 | 1,586±349 | $93,009 |
| Tract 2.0708049000207 | 3,980±591 | $78,205 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Grand County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 32nd of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 36th of 64 |
| Median household income | 22nd of 64 |
| Median home value | 16th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 54th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 64 |
| Median age | 20th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Grand County 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' school search.