County · Colorado
Lake County, Colorado
Lake County, Colorado. Lake County had 7,552 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 3 places (1 city, village or borough and 2 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 08065.
Lake County is one of the 2 counties of the Breckenridge, CO micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,552
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,436 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,380
Median household income
$96,575
±$10,498 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$466,100
±$47,142 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,397
±$315 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Lake County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,436 residents in Lake County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,552 for July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,380 over 377 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lake County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,380 | 5,862,189 | −371 |
| Households | 3,020±283 | 2,374,218 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.22 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,983±260 | 2,589,053 | −911 |
Lake County's population since 2000
From 7,812 in 2000 to 7,552 in 2025: down 3.3%. 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 Lake County?
Lake County holds 3 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Leadville with 2,668 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Leadville | 2,633 | $86,350 |
|---|---|---|
| Leadville North | 1,892 | $97,604 |
| Twin Lakes (Lake County)GEOID 0879105 | 204 | $142,601 |
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 Lake County?
The median resident of Lake County is 37.3 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.8%. 12.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lake County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3±2.1 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.6%±2.8 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1%±4.0 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.8%±4.7 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.3%±5.4 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.7%±3.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.4%±3.8 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.1%±5.6 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±2.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 8.0%±3.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.7%±6.0 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8%±3.9 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.5%±5.9 pts | 45.7% | +17.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.2%±4.5 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±1.4 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 Lake County earn?
Half of Lake County's 3,020 households earn less than $96,575 a year (±$10,498), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,230 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $34,345 after inflation. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,575±$10,498 | $95,470 | +$34,345 |
| Mean household income | $114,405±$15,175 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,466±$6,397 | $52,636 | +$14,626 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.9%±3.8 pts | 9.4% | −6.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.9%±7.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.6%±4.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2%±5.9 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 Lake County?
Owners occupy 75.6% of Lake County's occupied homes and renters 24.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $466,100 by its owner (±$47,142). The median renter pays $1,397 a month including utilities, and 48.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $466,100±$47,142 | $539,400 | +$180,456 |
| Median gross rent | $1,397±$315 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.7%±14.8 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,965±$164 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.6%±5.9 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,983±260 | 2,589,053 | −911 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.0%±5.1 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.8%±3.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±2.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.9%±4.9 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 Lake County building?
Builders took permits for 46 new housing units across Lake County in 2025 (46 single-family), 6.1 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 Lake County get to work?
65.9% of Lake County's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Lake County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 76.0%±4.6 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2%±1.4 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.9%±5.1 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.4%±3.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 5.3%±2.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5%±4.1 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min±3.0 | 25.2 min | −6.0 min |
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 Lake County's census tracts?
Lake County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $91,486 (Tract 9617.02) to $105,169 (Tract 9619).
| Tract 9617.0108065961701 | 1,457±285 | $97,630 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9617.0208065961702 | 3,403±331 | $91,486 |
| Tract 961908065961900 | 2,520±344 | $105,169 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lake County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 42nd of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 35th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th of 64 |
| Median household income | 13th of 64 |
| Median home value | 27th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 51st of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 64 |
| Median age | 57th 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 Lake 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.