Grand County, Colorado
Grand County Courthouse in Hot Sulphur Springs
Grand County is on the west side of the northern Front Range, on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park.
A large part of the county is contained within the Arapaho National Recreation Area. The county is crossed by the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway. You'll also find the SolVista Basin and Winter Park Ski Areas here.
Grand County contains 1,847 square miles of land and 23 square miles of water. The county seat is Hot Sulphur Springs.
Fishermen plying their craft in the Colorado River
Fast Facts about Grand County, Colorado
Types of Jobs:
Private Sector, wages or salary: 75%
Government Sector: 13%
Unincorporated, Self-Employed: 10%
Homemaker, Unpaid: 2%
Population Density: 8 People per Square Mile
2011 Cost of Living Index for Grand County: 88.2
Median Resident Age: 36.9 Years
Private Sector, wages or salary: 75%
Government Sector: 13%
Unincorporated, Self-Employed: 10%
Homemaker, Unpaid: 2%
Population Density: 8 People per Square Mile
2011 Cost of Living Index for Grand County: 88.2
Median Resident Age: 36.9 Years
2009 Estimates:
Estimated Median Household Income: $56,100
Estimated Median Home Value: $261,780
Major Industries:
Lodging & Food Services, Construction, Agriculture, Forestry, Educational Services, Health Care, Real Estate Services, Professional Services, Entertainment & Recreation, Mining, Government
Estimated Median Household Income: $56,100
Estimated Median Home Value: $261,780
Major Industries:
Lodging & Food Services, Construction, Agriculture, Forestry, Educational Services, Health Care, Real Estate Services, Professional Services, Entertainment & Recreation, Mining, Government
Population Demographics: 2010
| Total Population | 14,843 |
| Males | 7,929 |
| Females | 6,914 |
| Population by Age | |
| Under 18 | 3,018 |
| 18 & over | 11,825 |
| 20-24 | 752 |
| 25-34 | 2,034 |
| 35-49 | 3,366 |
| 50-64 | 3,863 |
| 65 & over | 1,519 |
| Population by Ethnicity | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,116 |
| Non Hispanic or Latino | 13,727 |
| Population by Race | |
| White | 13,877 |
| African-American | 57 |
| Asian | 125 |
| Native American | 73 |
| Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 |
| Other | 462 |
| Two or more | 241 |
Other Grand County Related Pages
Wolford Mountain Reservoir - Winter Park Ski Area - SolVista Basin Ski AreaRocky Mountain National Park - Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest - Routt National Forest
State Trust Lands & Wildlife Areas
More Colorado Information, Photos and Maps
Towns & Places - Scenic Byways - State Parks - National Forests - National Wildlife RefugesNational Park Service Sites - BLM Sites - National Wilderness Areas - Unique Natural Features
Outdoor Sports & Recreation - Ski & Snowboard Areas - Photo Galleries - Colorado Mountains
