Berthoud: Demographics & People
Berthoud is home to 12,411 people, in 4,881 households. Population grew 6.2% from 11,684 (2022) to 12,411 (2024). Median age 39.3 years. (4.0y older than Weld County; 3.6y older than Colorado). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 82% White (non-Hispanic) and 13% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.25). 74% of households are family-led. County is gaining 2,575 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 21% adult obesity, 9% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Colorado avg 2.5).
- 26% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Colorado 38%).
- 56 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Colorado 58).
Population & Trend
Population grew 6.2% from 11,684 (2022) to 12,411 (2024) — about 10.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~13,194 (extrapolated at 3.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 14,287.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 359,066 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 6.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 11,684 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 12,411 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 12,411 people (vs Colorado 108,201) |
| Population Estimate | 14,287 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.3y is 0.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 39.3 years (vs Colorado 35.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 12,411 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,696 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 2,926.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 5,024.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,765 |
| Population under 18 | 2,696 |
| Median age | 39.3 years (vs Colorado 35.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 12,411 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.25 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 10,366 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 50 |
| Asian residents | 129 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,576 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 25.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 85.5% |
| Asian population | 2.0% (vs Colorado 3.3%) |
| Black population | 0.5% (vs Colorado 2.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 12.9% (vs Colorado 22.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 82.3% (vs Colorado 65.2%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 5% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 5,669 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 5,978 |
| Share born in this state | 45.7% |
| Share born in another state | 54.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 48.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 4.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 582 |
| From Europe | 102 |
| From Africa | 176 |
| From Latin America | 21 |
Households & Family Composition
4,881 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 74% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 3,454 families, 36% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 2,617 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 3,454 |
| Married couples with children | 1,229 |
| Average household size | 2.58 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 16.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 76 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 45 |
| Family households | 3,629 households (vs Colorado 26,135) |
| Households that are families | 74.3% (vs Colorado 62.3%) |
| Total households | 4,881 households (vs Colorado 42,233) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 9.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 2,575 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 9.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 352,656 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 350,081 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 2,575 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 385 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 3.6% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 75 residents live in group quarters (0.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 75 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 802 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 08069 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 08 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 069 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Larimer |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 6.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 6.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 7.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 08069 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Larimer County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 10,649 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 08069 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Larimer County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 79.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 71.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 63.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 356,899 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.70 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 4 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 12,411, booming, family-oriented, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 12,411 people (vs Colorado 108,201) |
| Town Summary · County | Larimer County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade