Boulder, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Boulder, Colorado Info Snack

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
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
4,092.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
74.42%
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
1.4x
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

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Rankings for Boulder in Colorado

Map Of Boulder, CO

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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

White
79.3% (86,224)
African American
1.0% (1,068)
American Indian
0.2% (203)
Asian
5.9% (6,365)
Hawaiian
0.0% (40)
Other
0.2% (257)
Two Or More
3.2% (3,453)
Hispanic
10.3% (11,167)
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

Female
48.4% (52,685)
Male
51.6% (56,091)
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

< 9th Grade
1.0% (1,087)
9-12th Grade
1.0% (1,087)
High School / GED
6.0% (6,526)
Some College
11.0% (11,965)
Associate's Degree
4.0% (4,351)
Bachelor's Degree
37.0% (40,247)
Master's Degree
25.0% (27,194)
Professional Degree
6.0% (6,526)
Doctorate Degree
9.0% (9,789)
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

Less than $10,000
10.4% (1,136,719)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (378,404)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.1% (769,348)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.2% (784,644)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.4% (1,023,624)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.4% (1,459,203)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.9% (1,073,275)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.7% (1,492,304)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.2% (995,538)
$200,000 or more
16.2% (1,764,635)
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%

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