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Evergreen, CO

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population

8,602

Land area

11.5sq mi

People per sq mi

747

ZIP codes

0

Evergreen and its ZIP codes

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Evergreen at a glance

  • Evergreen is about 13 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • It is the 85th most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
  • Households here earn a median of $150,417 a year, 58% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $829,400 (54% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,959 a month.

Local data for Evergreen, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Evergreen, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$150,417

Poverty rate

3.3%

Median home value

$829,400

Median rent

$1,959/mo

Homeownership

88.8%

Bachelor's or higher

69.3%

Median age

45.6

Average commute

28.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,819), Irish Americans (1,237), Italian Americans (579).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$83,307

247,248 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$88,698

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5.8B

FY 2026, $10,011 per person

Jefferson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone55.7%
  • Carpooled9.4%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home32.6%

Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Evergreen, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,706

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

1,293

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 13°F

18.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Evergreen, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

22.0%

U.S. 33.3% -11.3 pts

Diabetes

8.2%

U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts

Smoking

8.1%

U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.9%

U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts

Cities near Evergreen

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KittredgeCensus-designated place1.9 mi1.9
Indian HillsCensus-designated place3.4 mi5.4
GeneseeCensus-designated place4.4 mi6.6
IdledaleCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.3
Upper Bear CreekCensus-designated place4.8 mi3.8
Echo HillsCensus-designated place5.4 mi0.6
Upper Witter GulchCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.9
Brook ForestCensus-designated place5.8 mi1.4
Pine ValleyCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.8
Aspen ParkCensus-designated place6.5 mi2.5
MorrisonTown8.4 mi1.6
Floyd HillCensus-designated place8.7 mi6.3
GoldenCity9.3 mi9.6
Dakota RidgeCensus-designated place10 mi9.4
Blue ValleyCensus-designated place10 mi1.1
West Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place10 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Evergreen, CO in?
Evergreen is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the population of Evergreen, CO?
About 8,602 people live in Evergreen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Evergreen?
Nearby places include Kittredge (1.9 mi), Indian Hills (3.4 mi), Genesee (4.4 mi), Idledale (4.8 mi), Upper Bear Creek (4.8 mi).

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