County · Colorado
Routt County, Colorado
Routt County, Colorado. Routt County had 25,329 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 08107.
Routt County is one of the 2 counties of the Steamboat Springs, CO micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,329
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,829 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,084
Median household income
$106,489
±$9,881 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$854,700
±$64,915 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,917
±$132 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Routt County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,829 residents in Routt County. The Census Bureau estimates 25,329 for July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 25,084 over 2,362 square miles of land.
| Measure | Routt County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,084 | 5,862,189 | +12 |
| Households | 11,281±362 | 2,374,218 | +1,678 |
| Average household size | 2.18±0.07 | 2.42 | −0.39 |
| Housing units | 17,169±51 | 2,589,053 | +341 |
Routt County's population since 2000
From 19,690 in 2000 to 25,329 in 2025: up 28.6%. 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 Routt County?
Routt County holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Steamboat Springs with 13,557 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Steamboat Springs | 13,224 | $104,964 |
|---|---|---|
| Hayden | 1,941 | $90,804 |
| Oak Creek | 889 | $85,313 |
| YampaGEOID 0886475 | 399 | $75,109 |
| PhippsburgGEOID 0858785 | 234 | $87,232 |
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 Routt County?
The median resident of Routt County is 43.4 years old; 17.2% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.0%. 6.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Routt County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4±0.5 | 37.7 | +3.2 |
| Under 18 years | 17.2%±0.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5%±0.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.0% | 22.5% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.1%±2.2 pts | 64.8% | −9.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 3.2% | −0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.0%±2.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.1%±1.4 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.3%±1.6 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±1.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 7.4%±1.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6%±1.8 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.4%±1.0 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.2%±2.8 pts | 45.7% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.7%±2.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±1.2 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 Routt County earn?
Half of Routt County's 11,281 households earn less than $106,489 a year (±$9,881), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $95,309 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,180 after inflation. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Routt County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,489±$9,881 | $95,470 | +$11,180 |
| Mean household income | $150,721±$8,913 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $68,776±$4,211 | $52,636 | +$14,910 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 9.4% | −5.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.9%±2.5 pts | 11.1% | −6.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1%±1.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2%±2.2 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 Routt County?
Owners occupy 76.0% of Routt County's occupied homes and renters 24.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $854,700 by its owner (±$64,915). The median renter pays $1,917 a month including utilities, and 46.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Routt County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $854,700±$64,915 | $539,400 | +$195,910 |
| Median gross rent | $1,917±$132 | $1,761 | +$339 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.1%±7.4 pts | 42.7% | +10.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,541±$208 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.0%±2.8 pts | 66.2% | +4.8 pts |
| Housing units | 17,169±51 | 2,589,053 | +341 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 23.3%±7.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.2%±2.6 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.1%±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7%±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 Routt County building?
Builders took permits for 218 new housing units across Routt County in 2025 (196 single-family), 8.6 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 Routt County get to work?
66.0% of Routt County's workers drive alone and 21.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Routt County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.3%±2.0 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±0.9 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.0%±3.0 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1%±1.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7%±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.3%±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.3%±2.7 pts | 21.0% | +10.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min±1.6 | 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 Routt County's census tracts?
Routt County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $65,625 (Tract 4) to $222,792 (Tract 7.03).
| Tract 108107000100 | 2,062±310 | $147,660 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 208107000200 | 2,176±315 | $100,395 |
| Tract 308107000300 | 2,226±299 | $87,179 |
| Tract 408107000400 | 3,859±554 | $65,625 |
| Tract 508107000500 | 3,963±467 | $110,391 |
| Tract 608107000600 | 3,199±524 | $127,461 |
| Tract 7.0108107000701 | 2,068±431 | $112,670 |
| Tract 7.0208107000702 | 1,715±263 | $120,098 |
| Tract 7.0308107000703 | 1,640±564 | $222,792 |
| Tract 808107000800 | 2,176±274 | $106,888 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Routt County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 33rd of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 64 |
| Median household income | 6th of 64 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 60th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 64 |
| Median age | 25th 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 Routt 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.