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Eagle, CO

Town in Eagle County, Colorado.

Population

7,442

Land area

5.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,274

ZIP codes

0

Eagle and its ZIP codes

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Eagle at a glance

  • Eagle is about 23 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 93rd among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
  • The median household income is $110,398, 16% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $695,100 (29% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,820 a month.

Local data for Eagle, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Eagle, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$110,398

Poverty rate

6.8%

Median home value

$695,100

Median rent

$1,820/mo

Homeownership

73.3%

Bachelor's or higher

53.0%

Median age

40.8

Average commute

21.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,120), German Americans (670), Scottish Americans (255).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eagle County. PPP loans are for Eagle.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,364

35,602 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$137,706

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$248M

FY 2026, $4,452 per person

Eagle County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Eagle, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.3%
  • Carpooled4.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.6%

Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Eagle, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: avalanche

Storm events since 1996

2,404

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

213

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 4°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Eagle, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.2%

U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts

Diabetes

7.2%

U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts

Smoking

10.6%

U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

Cities near Eagle

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WolcottCensus-designated place7.9 mi0.4
GypsumTown8.6 mi8.8
EdwardsCensus-designated place9.5 mi26.6
FulfordCensus-designated place12 mi0.2
DotseroCensus-designated place12 mi1.4
AvonTown15 mi8.3
McCoyCensus-designated place19 mi0.3
VailTown21 mi4.7
El JebelCensus-designated place22 mi5.3
BasaltTown22 mi2
MinturnTown23 mi8
NorrieCensus-designated place23 mi0.2
CatherineCensus-designated place24 mi0.9
Red CliffTown25 mi0.2
MulfordCensus-designated place25 mi0.7
Woody CreekCensus-designated place26 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Eagle, CO in?
Eagle is in Eagle County, Colorado.
What is the population of Eagle, CO?
About 7,442 people live in Eagle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Eagle?
Nearby places include Wolcott (7.9 mi), Gypsum (8.6 mi), Edwards (9.5 mi), Fulford (12 mi), Dotsero (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023