Boulder Population

2010–2026

252

2026 projection

7.2% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Boulder. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026252+41.61%
2025248-31.20%
2024251+10.40%
2023250+20.81%
2022248+83.33%
2021240+52.13%
2020235-31.26%
2019238+41.71%
2018234-20.85%
2017236+93.96%

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Boulder Demographics

42.4median age

Median age

Female37.2 yrs
Male65.6 yrs

Adults

288
159 seniors · 55%129 other adults

Sex

Female 63.3% · 228Male 36.7% · 132

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 4 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Boulder Income

$39,688median household income

Median household income

$39,688

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$20,282

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

24.2%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Boulder Marital Status

68% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married68%71%66%
Never married16%15%16%
Divorced8%9%8%
Widowed8%5%10%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201