Demographics & People — Basalt, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,995 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,200 |
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| Median Age | 41.2 |
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| Total Households | 1,848 |
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| Family Households | 1,132 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1355 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,585 |
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| Black or African American | 22 |
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| Asian | 23 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 234 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,151 |
| German | 821 |
| English | 476 |
| Polish | 313 |
| Irish | 291 |
| British | 263 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 260 |
| Other groups | 240 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 212 |
| French (except Basque) | 177 |
Language
| English Only | 3,382 |
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| Spanish | 306 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,859 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 126 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,171 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Basalt, Colorado.
