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Aspen, Colorado Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Aspen, Colorado, is 7,417, with approximately 51% male and 49% female. The population has seen steady growth, driven by Aspen’s reputation as a world-class ski resort and year-round tourist destination.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1879
  • County Affiliated: Pitkin County
  • Land Area: 3.5 square miles
  • Population Density: 2,119 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 970
  • Zip Codes: 81611, 81612

Geography and Location

Aspen, Colorado, is located in the Rocky Mountains, within Pitkin County, and is one of the most famous ski resort towns in the world. The town is situated at an elevation of 8,000 feet and is surrounded by stunning mountain peaks and forests, making it a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Aspen enjoys a high-altitude alpine climate, with cold winters and mild summers, perfect for winter sports and summer hiking or biking. The town’s economy is primarily based on tourism, with luxury hotels, high-end restaurants, and exclusive shops catering to visitors. Aspen is accessible via State Highway 82 and Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, providing easy access to outdoor recreation, cultural events, and scenic beauty. Aspen’s rich history, luxurious lifestyle, and natural surroundings make it one of the most desirable places to live and visit in the United States.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.7 years
Median household income: $53,750
Median house value: $1,000,001

Population by Race

Races in Aspen:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.8%)
  • Hispanic (6.1%)
  • Other race (1.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
  • Chinese (0.5%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (15.9%), English (14.6%), Irish (11.6%), Italian (5.7%), United States (5.2%), French (4.2%).

Elevation: 7907 feet

Land area: 3.5 square miles

Map of Aspen, CO

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Aspen

  • High school or higher: 96.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 60.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 12.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Aspen city

  • Never married: 46.5%
  • Now married: 34.4%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 2.3%
  • Divorced: 14.7%

11.7% Foreign born (4.1% Latin America, 4.1% Europe, 1.6% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +712 (+13.7%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Aspen:

  • ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL (0401 CASTLE CREEK RD)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Aspen:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Aspen:

  • ASPEN-PITKIN CO/SARDY FIELD (about 4 miles; ASPEN, CO; Abbreviation: ASE)
  • EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL (about 31 miles; EAGLE, CO; Abbreviation: EGE)
  • GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE REGIONAL (about 46 miles; GUNNISON, CO; Abbreviation: GUC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Aspen:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Aspen:

  • WESTERN STATE COLLEGE COLORADO (about 35 miles; GUNNISON, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,199)
  • COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (about 42 miles; GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,400)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER (about 118 miles; BOULDER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 25,355)
  • COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES (about 119 miles; GOLDEN, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,183)
  • MESA STATE COLLEGE (about 120 miles; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,415)
  • RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 122 miles; LAKEWOOD, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,835)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS (about 127 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,953)

Schools

Public high school in Aspen:

  • ASPEN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 474; Location: 0235 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Aspen:

  • ASPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 513; Location: 0235 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: PK – 04)
  • ASPEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 419; Location: 0235 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: 05 – 08)
  • ASPEN PRE-SCHOOL (Students: 39; Location: 0235 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: PK – PK)

Private primary/middle schools in Aspen:

  • ASPEN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (Students: 136; Location: 3 MUSIC SCHOOL RD; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ASPEN WALDORF PRESCHOOL & KINDGARDEN SCH (Students: 1; Location: PO BOX 1563; Grades: KG – KG)

Libraries

Library in Aspen:

  • PITKIN COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,006,106; Location: 120 N MILL STREET; 84,901 books; 12,747 audio materials; 2,329 video materials; 285 serial subscriptions)

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