Edwards, CO

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    55,135
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.7
    1.02% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.69%
    5.03% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $104,096
    0.894% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $839,500
    3.04% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    31,513
    2.37% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Edwards, 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.

    91.3% of the residents in Edwards, CO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Edwards, CO was $839,500, and the homeownership rate was 65.9%.

    Most people in Edwards, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Edwards, CO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Edwards, CO is home to a population of 55.1k people, from which 91.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 16.4% of Edwards, CO residents were born outside of the country (9.05k people).

    In 2024, there were 3.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.3k people) in Edwards, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 4.01k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    91.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    91.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 91.3% of Edwards, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Edwards, CO was 91.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Edwards, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      34.3k ± 640
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      10.9k ± 1.31k
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      4.01k ± 1.24k
    30.4%
    Hispanic Population
    16.8k people

    In 2024, there were 3.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.3k people) in Edwards, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 4.01k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    30.4% of the people in Edwards, CO are hispanic (16.8k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Colorado.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      205,206 ± 10,925 people
    2. India
      23,918 ± 3,789 people
    3. China
      18,011 ± 3,290 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    16.4%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    9.05k people
    16%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    8.84k people

    As of 2024, 16.4% of Edwards, CO residents (9.05k 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 Edwards, CO was 16%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      758 ± 405
    2. Vietnam
      371 ± 144
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      358 ± 270

    Edwards, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    89.1% of the population of Edwards, CO has health coverage, with 48.6% on employee plans, 9.62% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 19% on non-group plans, and 0.307% 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, 52.9% were men and 47.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    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.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 43.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.9% were men and 47.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    10.9%
    Uninsured
    48.6%
    Employer Coverage
    9.62%
    Medicaid
    11.6%
    Medicare
    19%
    Non-Group
    0.307%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Edwards, CO grew by 7.76% from 10.1% to 10.9%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Edwards, CO employs 31.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Edwards, CO were Accommodation & Food Services (4,040 people), Retail Trade (3,804 people), and Construction (3,214 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,635), Manufacturing ($107,783), and Utilities ($102,898).

    Employment

    Occupations

    31.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,008
    −2.37%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.88%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Edwards, CO declined at a rate of −2.37%, from 32.3k employees to 31.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Edwards, CO, are Management Occupations (5,598 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,935 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,726 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Edwards, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    31.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,008
    −2.37%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.88%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Edwards, CO declined at a rate of −2.37%, from 32.3k employees to 31.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Edwards, CO, are Accommodation & Food Services (4,040 people), Retail Trade (3,804 people), and Construction (3,214 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Edwards, CO, though some of these residents may live in Edwards, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $58,085
    Median earning men ± $6,136
    $48,063
    Median earning women ± $1,994

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($143,602), Manufacturing ($121,573), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($103,333).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($97,532), Construction ($73,153), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,366).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 498
      Construction
    2. 437
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 415
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $277k
      Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
    2. $275k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. $251k
      Construction

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    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

    Voting results are not available for Edwards, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Colorado

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    Michael Bennet
    Senator from Colorado3
    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 Colorado2
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Edwards, CO was $839,500 in 2024, which is 2.52 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $814,700 to $839,500, a 3.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Edwards, CO is 65.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Edwards, CO have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Edwards, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $839,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$59,304
    $14,545
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,162

    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 Edwards, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    65.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.9% of the housing units in Edwards, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.6%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $104,096
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,224
    22.1k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,597

    In 2024, the median household income of the 22.1k households in Edwards, CO grew to $104,096 from the previous year's value of $103,174.

    The following chart displays the households in Edwards, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Edwards, CO is from Colorado.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Colorado
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

    In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (64%)
    2. Carpooled (13.4%)
    3. Worked At Home (12.6%)

    In 2024, 64% of workers in Edwards, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (12.6%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    22.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Edwards, CO have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.97% of the workforce in Edwards, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Edwards, CO (4.76k out of 54.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Edwards, 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.

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