Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Boulder, CO vs Basalt, CO

Change Cities
Highlights
- Basalt is 0% more densely populated than Boulder.
- People are 123.8% more likely to be married in Basalt.
- The Median Age is 20.9 years older in Basalt.
 Boulder, COBasalt, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock3,802329,725,481
 Female Population48.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock49.838.4
 space3
 Population - 201097,724  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,681285,036,114
 Population - 199083,312  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock56.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now29.2%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock1,902.093.4
 Land Area26.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Boulder, COBasalt, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2016.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock18.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock21.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.5%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Boulder, COBasalt, COUnited States
 White78.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian5.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.9%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Boulder, COBasalt, COUnited States
 Married Population31.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock71.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock28.5%50.2%
 Never Married56.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.8%10.8%
 Widowed2.5%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.212.60
 Households42,610  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,18380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock62.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households25,269  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock1.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.5%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Boulder    55 Reviews
Guess · Boulder, CO
Expensive and requires liking a unique culture
Over 4 years ago

Outside of the university, Boulder had a very distinctive "wealthy hippy" feel. A lot of alternative medicine and a matching ethos. This is changing some among my  More

   |    Reply
Linda · Boulder, CO
I love it here! Such a beautiful and friendly city
Over 5 years ago

We moved here from Texas about 4 years ago and love it here! The amazing sense of community and high regard for the environment are two of the main reasons we love  More

   |    Reply
H · Denver, CO
Snob says it's ok
Over 5 years ago

Most people do much worse than Boulder. I'm the most critical person I've ever met who is never happy or satisfied -- so that's a pretty huge compliment.   More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Boulder

See all reviews
Reviews for Basalt    1 Reviews
Kelly · Basalt, CO
Overall a fantastic place to live!
Over 17 years ago

Great place to live. Housing is pricey, but I wouldn't trade it for Aspen, which is only 17 miles away (and of course much more pricey). Most people in Basalt are full  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Basalt

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Corydon, IndianaCentennial, ColoradoCompare
 Richland, WashingtonVirginia Beach, VirginiaCompare
 Lafayette, ColoradoOakridge, OregonCompare
 Trumbull, ConnecticutKerrville, TexasCompare
 Franconia, New HampshireCrested Butte, ColoradoCompare
 Ridgeland, South CarolinaChatham, MassachusettsCompare
 Brownsboro, TexasHawkins, TexasCompare
 Mclean, VirginiaConcord, North CarolinaCompare
 Grantsville, UtahMansfield, MissouriCompare
 Dana Point, CaliforniaCarlsbad, CaliforniaCompare

Learn More About Boulder, Colorado
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Basalt, Colorado
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.