Aspen, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,721
Unemployment
1.3%
Poverty
4.4%
Median Home
$558,000
Median Income
$77,669
Median Rent
$1,671
Aspen SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
10
Aspen, CO Crime Report
137
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,832.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-21.91%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Aspen / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 137 | 1,832.0 | 3,256.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 53.5 | 423.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 68.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 286.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 133 | 1,778.6 | 2,833.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 1 | 13.4 | 400.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 132 | 1,765.2 | 1,909.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 524.3 | 246.0 |
Aspen, CO Cost Of Living
141
Aspen's Overall Cost Of Living
Aspen's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Aspen | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 226 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 87 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Aspen in Colorado
Map Of Aspen, CO
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Population over time in Aspen
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,721 | 6.7% |
| 2019 | 7,234 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 7,097 | 4.6% |
| 2017 | 6,788 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 6,740 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 6,700 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 6,657 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 6,607 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 6,509 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 6,403 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Aspen
| Race | Aspen | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Aspen
| Gender | Aspen | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Aspen for adults over 25
| Education | Aspen | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 44.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Aspen, Colorado
| Income | Aspen | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.4% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.6% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.0% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.9% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
