Boulder PUMA, CO

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2024 Population

124,337

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

30.4

0.33% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

19%

1.49% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$92,457

2.85% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$1.02M

5.26% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

62,460

1.59% 1-year decline

About

14.1% of the households in Boulder PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.6% of the residents in Boulder PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Boulder PUMA, CO are University of Colorado Boulder (9,837 degrees awarded in 2024), Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder (3,456 degrees), and Naropa University (285 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Boulder PUMA, CO was $1.02M, and the homeownership rate was 50.8%.

Most people in Boulder PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Boulder PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Boulder PUMA, CO borders Foothills PUMA, CO, East Boulder PUMA, CO, and Broomfield PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

Boulder PUMA, CO is home to a population of 124k people, from which 94.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.4% of Boulder PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (13k people).

In 2024, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.5k people) in Boulder PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.32k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 6.41k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Boulder PUMA, CO are Spanish (6,916 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,913 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,070 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,072

Women

49.1%

63,197

Men

50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 124,269 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Boulder PUMA, CO.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

94.6%

2024 Citizenship

94.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.6% of Boulder PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Boulder PUMA, CO was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Boulder PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boulder PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
97.5k ± 1.56k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
7.32k ± 812
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.41k ± 564

10.2%

Hispanic Population

12.7k people

10.2% of the people in Boulder PUMA, CO are hispanic (12.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Boulder PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
1,277 ± 873 people
India
1,013 ± 778 people
Mexico
982 ± 766 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Boulder PUMA, CO was China, the natal country of 1,277 Boulder PUMA, CO residents, followed by India with 1,013 and Mexico with 982.

Foreign-Born Population

10.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

13k people

9.82%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.2k people

As of 2024, 10.4% of Boulder PUMA, CO residents (13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Boulder PUMA, CO was 9.82%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Boulder PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,916 households (5.73%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,913 households (1.58%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,070 households (0.886%)

14.1% of the households in Boulder PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Boulder PUMA, CO was Spanish. 5.73% of the households in Boulder PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,059 ± 244
Gulf War (2001-)
737 ± 196
Gulf War (1990s)
417 ± 181

Boulder PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Boulder PUMA, CO.

Health

96.7% of the population of Boulder PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 58.7% on employee plans, 7.07% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 19.3% on non-group plans, and 0.822% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

1,207 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,207 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colorado in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.8% under 18 years, 39.2% between 18 and 34 years, 30.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.33%

Uninsured

58.7%

Employer Coverage

7.07%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

19.3%

Non-Group

0.822%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boulder PUMA, CO declined by 4.14% from 3.47% to 3.33%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Boulder PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Boulder PUMA, CO employs 62.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Boulder PUMA, CO were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,307 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,283 people), and Computer Systems Design (4,971 people), and the highest paying industries were Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($272,805), Specialized design services ($224,953), and Legal services ($216,204).

Males in Boulder PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $93,354. The income inequality in Boulder PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.553, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,418

Women

47.1%

33,042

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Boulder PUMA, CO in 2024 was 62,460 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Boulder PUMA, CO.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

62.5k

2024 Value

−1.59%

1 Year decline

± −1.59%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Boulder PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −1.59%, from 63.5k employees to 62.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boulder PUMA, CO, are Software developers (3,528 people), Postsecondary teachers (2,449 people), and Other managers (2,310 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boulder PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

62.5k

2024 Value

−1.59%

1 Year decline

± −1.59%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Boulder PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −1.59%, from 63.5k employees to 62.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boulder PUMA, CO, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,307 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,283 people), and Computer Systems Design (4,971 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boulder PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Boulder PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,642

Median earning men ± $4,544

$38,857

Median earning women ± $3,571

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($121,368), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($110,205), and Manufacturing ($100,740).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($91,528), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($90,948), and Wholesale Trade ($86,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Y-Axis

1.73%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Boulder PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Boulder PUMA, CO awarded 13,611 degrees. The student population of Boulder PUMA, CO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 23,368 male students and 25,073 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Boulder PUMA, CO are White (7,824 and 61.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1,517 and 12%), Black or African American (1,441 and 11.4%), and Two or More Races (778 and 6.14%).

The largest universities in Boulder PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are University of Colorado Boulder (9,837 and 72.3%), Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder (3,456 and 25.4%), and Naropa University (285 and 2.09%).

The most popular majors in Boulder PUMA, CO are Culinary Arts & Chef Training (1,922 and 14.1%), Baking & Pastry Arts (1,355 and 9.96%), and General Business Administration & Management (1,290 and 9.48%).

The median tuition costs are $36,120 for private four year colleges, and $13,510 and $41,212 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Boulder PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 48,441 (48.2% men and 51.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 48,441 students enrolled in Boulder PUMA, CO, 48.2% men and 51.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 28,541 records, of which 50% were women and 50% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
1,147 degrees awarded
General Psychology
703 degrees awarded
Computer Science
386 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Boulder PUMA, CO was General Business Administration & Management with 1,147 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Boulder PUMA, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Colorado Boulder
9,837 degrees awarded
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
3,456 degrees awarded
Naropa University
285 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Colorado Boulder with 9,837 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 6,241 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Boulder PUMA, CO, which is 0.847 times less than the 7,370 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,824 degrees mean that there were 5.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,517 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,704) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,253) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.177% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.272% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Boulder PUMA, CO in 2024 were Bachelors Degree (33.5k), Some college (28.9k), and Graduate Degree (28.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Boulder PUMA, CO was $1.02M in 2024, which is 3.06 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $967,100 to $1.02M, a 5.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Boulder PUMA, CO is 50.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Boulder PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boulder PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$1.02M

Median Property Value 2024

±$32,957

$26,635

Median Property Taxes

±$1,039

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Boulder PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Boulder PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.8%

Homeownership

2024

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 50.8% of the housing units in Boulder PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Boulder PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$92,457

Median Household Income

± $5,660

52.4k

Number of Households

± 1,777

In 2024, the median household income of the 52.4k households in Boulder PUMA, CO grew to $92,457 from the previous year's value of $89,896.

The following chart displays the households in Boulder PUMA, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.553

2024 Wage GINI in Boulder PUMA, CO

0.56

2023 Wage GINI in Boulder PUMA, CO

In 2024, the income inequality in Boulder PUMA, CO was 0.553 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.35% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Boulder PUMA, CO was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Boulder PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Boulder PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (41.3%)
Worked At Home (34.6%)
Walked (8.48%)

In 2024, 41.3% of workers in Boulder PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (34.6%) and those who walked to work (8.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boulder PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in Boulder PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Boulder PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Boulder PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Boulder PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boulder PUMA, CO (21.5k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boulder PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.