Pitkin County , Colorado
Population: 17,119 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Pitkin County's economy and housing market are shaped by recreation and resort traffic — typical home values around $1.1 million sit roughly 4× the national figure, well beyond what local wages alone would support. Median household income near $100,318 reflects a population that includes high-income second-home owners and seasonal residents. On CDC PLACES indicators, Pitkin County tracks healthier than the US average — adult obesity at 21% and smoking under 8% are both well below national figures.
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $100,318 |
| Per Capita Income | $105,096 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| Median Home Value | $1,131,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,880/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 17,119 |
| Median Age | 47.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 64.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 54.1 · 54th national percentile
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