Boulder, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
108,777
Unemployment
5.5%
Poverty
20.3%
Median Home
$736,000
Median Income
$72,279
Median Rent
$1,588
Boulder SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
10
Commute
8.5
Boulder, CO Crime Report
4,362
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,092.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
74.42%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Boulder / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,362 | 4,092.0 | 3,256.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 343 | 321.8 | 423.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.9 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 72 | 67.5 | 68.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 238 | 223.3 | 286.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 4,019 | 3,770.2 | 2,833.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 654 | 613.5 | 400.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,994 | 2,808.7 | 1,909.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 371 | 348.0 | 524.3 | 246.0 |
Boulder, CO Cost Of Living
145
Boulder's Overall Cost Of Living
Boulder's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Boulder | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 253 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 80 | 87 | 100 | |
Boulder, CO Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User Eddyl | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Eddyl | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Boulder in Colorado
Map Of Boulder, CO
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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Population over time in Boulder
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 108,777 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 107,360 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 106,271 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 105,420 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 103,919 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 102,002 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 100,363 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 99,177 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 97,565 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 97,050 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Boulder
| Race | Boulder | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.0% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 10.3% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Boulder
| Gender | Boulder | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Boulder for adults over 25
| Education | Boulder | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 6.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Boulder, Colorado
| Income | Boulder | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.4% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.4% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.2% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.2% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
