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Hayden, CO
Town in Routt County, Colorado.
Population
2,057
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
598
ZIP codes
0
Hayden and its ZIP codes
Hayden at a glance
- Hayden is about 11 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $90,804 a year, 5% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $407,900 (24% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,784 a month.
Local data for Hayden, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hayden, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,804
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$407,900
Median rent
$1,784/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (482), Irish Americans (424), Scottish Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Routt County. PPP loans are for Hayden.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,314
16,323 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$136,239
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $5,928 per person
How people get to work
Hayden, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled0.7%
- Public transit4.2%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hayden, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
3,220
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
151
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 8°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hayden, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Hayden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CraigCity | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| Oak CreekTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Steamboat SpringsCity | 21 mi | 9.9 |
| PhippsburgCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| YampaTown | 28 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hayden, CO in?
- Hayden is in Routt County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Hayden, CO?
- About 2,057 people live in Hayden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hayden?
- Nearby places include Craig (17 mi), Oak Creek (20 mi), Steamboat Springs (21 mi), Phippsburg (23 mi), Yampa (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023