Grand County, CO

County

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Population

15,066

1.85% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Gardner

Republican Party

Median Age

43.5

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Median Household Income

$70,469

5.99% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$295,800

3.79% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

8,630

2.25% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Grand County, CO had a population of 15.1k people with a median age of 43.5 and a median household income of $70,469. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Grand County, CO grew from 14,793 to 15,066, a 1.85% increase and its median household income grew from $66,489 to $70,469, a 5.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grand County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), White (Hispanic) (7.21%), Other (Hispanic) (1.21%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.909%). NaNk% of the people in Grand County, CO speak a non-English language, and 96.4% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Grand County, CO is $295,800, and the homeownership rate is 68.8%. Most people in Grand County, CO commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Grand County, CO is 2 cars per household.

Grand County, CO borders Boulder County, CO, Clear Creek County, CO, Eagle County, CO, Gilpin County, CO, Jackson County, CO, Larimer County, CO, Routt County, CO, and Summit County, CO.

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United States Colorado

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Colorado, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Colorado across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Grand County, CO went to Donald J. Trump with 52.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.1%), followed by Other (8.57%). The most partisan county was Kiowa County, CO with 85.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.3%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.1%)
Democratic Party
Other (8.57%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Donald J. Trump with 52.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.1%), followed by Other (8.57%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Colorado.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Grand County, CO

52.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Colorado

Kiowa County, CO
85.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Washington County, CO
84.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Cheyenne County, CO
83.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Colorado was Kiowa County, CO with 85.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Colorado colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Colorado

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 22, 2009

Cory Gardner

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Grand County, CO is home to a population of 15.1k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2018, 8.02% of Grand County, CO residents were born outside of the country (1.21k people).

In 2018, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.2k people) in Grand County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.09k White (Hispanic) and 183 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grand County, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.2k ± 83
White (Hispanic)
1.09k ± 106
Other (Hispanic)
183 ± 105

8.45%

Hispanic Population

1.27k people

8.45% of the people in Grand County, CO are hispanic (1.27k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Grand County, CO as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.02%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.21k people

8.69%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.29k people

As of 2018, 8.02% of Grand County, CO residents (1.21k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grand County, CO was 8.69%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Grand County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 10.6

In 2018, the median age of all people in Grand County, CO was 43.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 53. But people in Grand County, CO are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Grand County, CO residents was 44.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
230,780 ± 11,541 people
India
19,019 ± 3,380 people
Vietnam
17,347 ± 3,228 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 230,780 Colorado residents, followed by India with 19,019 and Vietnam with 17,347.

Citizenship

96.4%

2018 Citizenship

95.5%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96.4% of Grand County, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Grand County, CO was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Grand County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
722 ± 188
Gulf War (2001-)
221 ± 156
Gulf War (1990s)
144 ± 108

Grand County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Grand County, CO is $70,469. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Grand County, CO was Census Tract 2.01 with a value of $78,333, followed by Census Tract 2.02 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $57,193 and $56,992.

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,692. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Grand County, CO employs 8.63k people. The largest industries in Grand County, CO are Accommodation & Food Services (1,568 people), Construction (962 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (831 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,862), Manufacturing ($70,714), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,038).

Wages

Median Household Income

$70,469

2018 value

± $6,695

5.99%

1 Year Growth

± 13.1%

Households in Grand County, CO have a median annual income of $70,469, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $66,489 in 2017, which represents a 5.99% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Grand County, CO compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

$68,531

Average Male Salary in Colorado

± $1,541

$51,692

Average Female Salary in Colorado

± $1,226

In 2017, full-time male employees in Colorado made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Colorado by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Colorado

Asian
$54,772 ± $5,354
White
$54,520 ± $998
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$47,825 ± $27,111

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Colorado workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Colorado.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Colorado by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Grand County, CO is from Colorado.

0.471

2017 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.471

2016 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2017, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0949% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2.01
Census Tract 2.02
Census Tract 1

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Grand County, CO was Census Tract 2.01 with a value of $78,333, followed by Census Tract 2.02 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $57,193 and $56,992.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Grand County, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grand County, CO (1.69k out of 15k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,491 ± 326
Hispanic
342 ± 156
Asian
79 ± 106

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grand County, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

8.63k

2018 Value

± 738

-2.25%

1 Year decline

± 12.5%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Grand County, CO declined at a rate of -2.25%, from 8.83k employees to 8.63k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grand County, CO, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,015 people), Management Occupations (956 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (897 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grand County, CO.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Grand County, CO, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,015 people), Management Occupations (956 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (897 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Grand County, CO has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.99 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (2.07 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.78 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Grand County, CO, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($125,521), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors ($100,123), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($91,667).

Industries

Employment by Industries

8.63k

2018 Value

± 738

-2.25%

1 Year decline

± 12.5%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Grand County, CO declined at a rate of -2.25%, from 8.83k employees to 8.63k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grand County, CO, are Accommodation & Food Services (1,568 people), Construction (962 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (831 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grand County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Grand County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Grand County, CO, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (1,568 people), Construction (962 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (831 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Grand County, CO has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (4.37 times higher than expected), Utilities (3.29 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (3.22 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Grand County, CO, by median earnings, are Utilities ($76,862), Manufacturing ($70,714), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,038).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $30.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($22.9B) and Electronics ($15.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Colorado.

$208B

2015 Value in Colorado

$314B

Projected 2045 Value in Colorado

51.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Colorado trade was $208B. This is expected to increase 51.4% to $314B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wyoming
$12.5B
Nebraska
$9.22B
California
$7.43B

In 2015, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wyoming with $12.5B, followed by Nebraska with $9.22B and California and $7.43B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Housing & Living

The median property value in Grand County, CO was $295,800 in 2018, which is 1.29 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $285,000 to $295,800, a 3.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Grand County, CO is 68.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Grand County, CO have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Grand County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$295,800

2018 Median

± $22,508

$285,000

2017 Median

± $28,584

In 2018, the median property value in Grand County, CO grew to to $295,800 from the previous year's value of $285,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Grand County, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grand County, CO the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,469

Median Household Income

± $6,695

5.82k

Number of Households

± 563

In 2018, the median household income of the 5.82k households in Grand County, CO grew to $70,469 from the previous year's value of $66,489.

The following chart displays the households in Grand County, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Grand County, CO distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grand County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

68.8%

2018 Homeownership

69%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 68.8% of the housing units in Grand County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Grand County, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grand County, CO have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 3.22% of the workforce in Grand County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Grand County, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
66.5%
Worked At Home
11.9%
Carpooled
10.1%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Grand County, CO was Drove Alone (66.5%), followed by those who Worked At Home (11.9%) and those who Carpooled (10.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grand County, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grand County, CO have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

85.2% of the population of Grand County, CO has health coverage, with 37.8% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 3.34% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Colorado was $6,804 in 2014. This is a 5.13% increase from the previous year ($6,472).

Primary care physicians in Grand County, CO see 1624 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.7% decrease from the previous year (1818 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3002 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 600 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Fremont County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (8.8%). Additionally, Logan County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (28.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,624 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Grand County, CO

Primary care physicians in Grand County, CO see an average of 1,624 patients per year. This represents a 10.7% decrease from the previous year (1,818 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Grand County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

$6,804

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Colorado

$4,623

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,143

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,287

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Colorado (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.13%, from $6,472 to $6,804.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

14.8%

Uninsured

37.8%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

3.34%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grand County, CO declined by 16.3% from 17.7% to 14.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grand County, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.