Pitkin County, Colorado Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Pitkin County, Colorado
Pitkin County, Colorado Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
16,985
Median Age
47.2
Male Median
47.3
Female Median
47.1
Pitkin County, Colorado Population Growth

Pitkin County, Colorado Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +3.6%%.
+3.6%% Growth
Pitkin County, Colorado Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Pitkin County, Colorado Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.2 | 16,985 |
| 2023 | 47.3 | 17,119 |
| 2022 | 46.7 | 17,325 |
| 2021 | 45.9 | 17,471 |
| 2020 | 43.3 | 17,980 |
| 2019 | 41.8 | 17,926 |
| 2018 | 42.0 | 17,909 |
| 2017 | 43.3 | 17,747 |
| 2016 | 43.2 | 17,543 |
| 2015 | 43.4 | 17,420 |
| 2014 | 43.3 | 17,303 |
| 2013 | 43.3 | 17,173 |
| 2012 | 43.0 | 17,000 |
| 2011 | 42.6 | 16,709 |
| 2010 | 42.7 | 16,389 |
Pitkin County, Colorado Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2.9% |
| 5–17 | 11.7% |
| 18–24 | 4.1% |
| 25–34 | 15.1% |
| 35–54 | 28.4% |
| 55–64 | 15.0% |
| 65+ | 22.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Pitkin County, Colorado
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 59.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 23.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 36.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Pitkin County, Colorado
The median age in Pitkin County, Colorado is 47.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Pitkin County, Colorado is 16,985.
In Pitkin County, Colorado, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 11.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Pitkin County, Colorado is aging.