Lake County Summary

Life in Lake County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lake County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lake County:

  • The population in Lake County is 7,411.

  • The median home value in Lake County is $487,796.

  • The median income in Lake County is $93,655.

  • The median rent in Lake County is $1,599.

  • The unemployment rate in Lake County is 2.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Lake County is 7.2%.

  • The average high in Lake County is 44.6° and there are 28.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lake County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lake County

Leadville, CO Population 2,634

Leadville North, CO Population 1,470

Twin Lakes CDP (Lake County), CO Population 504

Map Of Lake County

Lake County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Lake County is 44.6°.

  • There are 53.51 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 28.5 inches of rain each year with 42.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:32 hours of sun each day in Lake County.

StatLake County
Mean High44.6
Nice Days53.51
Rainfall28.5
Snowfall42.3
Sunny Hours5:32
44.6°
Average High
28.5
Inches of Rain

Lake County Photos

Downtownleadvilleco
Source: Public Domain
Yachting At Leadvillec Colc By Kilburn Brothers
Source: Public Domain
Leadvilleairport
Source: Wikipedia User Edibobb | CC BY 3.0
Leadville Historic Railroad Stationc Leadvillec Colorado
Source: Wikipedia User JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD | CC BY-SA 3.0
Leadvillec Coloradoc And Southern Railroad Excursion
Source: Wikipedia User JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD | CC BY-SA 3.0
Peak Of The Matterhornc Seen From Zermattc Switzerland
Source: Public Domain

Lake County Demographics

Population over time in Lake County

The current population in Lake County is 7,411. The population has decreased -4.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 7,417 -5.5%
2022 7,845 1.2%
2021 7,751 -

Gender in Lake County

  • Lake County is 49.1% female with 3,641 female residents.

  • Lake County is 50.9% male with 3,770 male residents.

Female
49.1% (3,641)
Male
50.9% (3,770)
Gender Lake County CO USA
Female 49.1% 49.4% 50.5%
Male 50.9% 50.6% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Lake County

Lake County is:

  • 57.3% White with 4,248 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 7 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 49 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 17 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 56 Other residents.

  • 5.8% Two Or More with 428 Two Or More residents.

  • 35.2% Hispanic with 2,606 Hispanic residents.

White
57.3% (4,248)
African American
0.1% (7)
American Indian
0.7% (49)
Asian
0.2% (17)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.8% (56)
Two Or More
5.8% (428)
Hispanic
35.2% (2,606)

Table: Lake County By Race

Race Lake County CO USA
White 57.3% 65.7% 58.2%
African American 0.1% 3.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.7% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.2% 3.2% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 5.8% 4.2% 3.9%
Hispanic 35.2% 22.2% 19.0%

Household Income For Lake County, Colorado

  • 6.8% of households in Lake County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Lake County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.1% of households in Lake County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Lake County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Lake County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Lake County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Lake County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.6% of households in Lake County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Lake County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Lake County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.8% (500)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (265)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.1% (227)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.2% (240)
$35,000 to $49,999
5.8% (433)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.1% (1,117)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.1% (1,344)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.6% (1,527)
$150,000 to $199,999
14.7% (1,091)
$200,000 or more
8.9% (661)
Income Lake County CO USA
Less than $10,000 6.8% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 2.6% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.1% 5.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.2% 5.3% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.8% 8.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% 15.0% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.1% 13.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.6% 19.3% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.7% 11.3% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 8.9% 15.8% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lake County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Lake County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Lake County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 22.0% of adults in Lake County completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in Lake County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Lake County completed associate's degree.

  • 27.0% of adults in Lake County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Lake County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lake County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lake County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (222)
9-12th Grade
5% (370)
High School / GED
22% (1,630)
Some College
15% (1,111)
Associate's Degree
9% (666)
Bachelor's Degree
27% (2,000)
Master's Degree
14% (1,037)
Professional Degree
3% (222)
Doctorate Degree
2% (148)
Education Lake County CO USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 22% 20% 26%
Some College 15% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 27% 28% 21%
Master's Degree 14% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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