Categories in Basalt, Colorado
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Basalt, Colorado
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 180 | 29 years |
| Real estate | 115 | 28 years |
| Construction of buildings | 112 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 87 | 22 years |
| Restaurants | 81 | 22 years |
| Lawyers legal | 52 | 31 years |
| Shopping | 49 | 31 years |
| Other construction | 47 | 29 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 41 | 22 years |
| Shopping other | 40 | 28 years |
| Dentists | 30 | 19 years |
| Architects | 27 | 26 years |
Basalt, Colorado Facts
| Area | 1.8 mi² |
| Population | 3,961 |
| Male Population | 2,024 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 1,937 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +29.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +34.2% |
| Median Age | 35.7 years (Male: 35.4, Female: 36) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $75,138 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 970 |
| Neighborhoods | Basalt, Genesse South, Mapleton Hill, The Fairways of South Suburban |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.36887, -107.03282 |
| Zip Codes | 81621 |
Map of Basalt, Colorado
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Basalt, Colorado Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,070 | 3,166 | 2,951 | 3,968 | 3,961 | 3,936 | 3,925 |
| Population Density | 1,696.3 / mi² | 1,749.3 / mi² | 1,630.5 / mi² | 2,192.4 / mi² | 2,188.6 / mi² | 2,174.8 / mi² | 2,168.7 / mi² |
Basalt, Colorado Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 34.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basalt, Colorado | +29% | +25.1% | +34.2% |
| Colorado | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Basalt, Colorado Median Age
Median Age: 35.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basalt, Colorado | 35.7 yrs | 36 yrs | 35.4 yrs |
| Colorado | 36.1 yrs | 37.1 yrs | 35.2 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Basalt, Colorado Population Density
Population Density: 2,189 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basalt, Colorado | 3,961 | 1.81 sq mi | 2,189 / mi² |
| Colorado | 5.4 million | 104,093.9 sq mi | 52 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Basalt, Colorado Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Basalt, Colorado
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Basalt, Colorado
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Basalt, Colorado
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Basalt, Colorado Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $38,734 | $43,810 | $58,361 | $63,457 | $55,402 | $61,255 | $67,547 | $75,138 |
| Total GDP | $112.1M | $151.3M | $229.3M | $268.7M | $263.2M | $319.2M | $367.7M | $407.5M |
Basalt, Colorado CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basalt, Colorado | 80,771 tn | 20.39 tn | 44,628.6 tons/mi² |
| Colorado | 108,781,948 tn | 20.11 tn | 1,045 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 80,771 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 20.39 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 44,628.6 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/19 | 8:58 AM | 3.1 | 35.7 km | 1,720 m | 3km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/18 | 11:15 AM | 3.2 | 36 km | 5,000 m | 4km NNW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/18 | 11:13 AM | 3.6 | 37.6 km | 1,130 m | 5km NNW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/18 | 10:02 AM | 3.4 | 39 km | 3,830 m | 8km N of Glenwood Springs, Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/17 | 8:46 PM | 3.3 | 51.6 km | 5,000 m | 5km SW of New Castle, Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/16 | 4:47 AM | 3.4 | 65.3 km | 1,000 m | 8km NE of Paonia, Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/15 | 3:22 AM | 3.2 | 61.9 km | 1,000 m | 12km ENE of Paonia, Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/13 | 5:43 AM | 3 | 72.2 km | 1,000 m | 3km NNW of Paonia, Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/12 | 6:44 PM | 3.4 | 66.7 km | 1,000 m | Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/12 | 6:25 AM | 3 | 74.6 km | 1,000 m | Colorado | usgs.gov |
Basalt, Colorado
The Town of Basalt is a Statutory Town in Eagle and Pitkin counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. The town population was 3857 at the 2010 United States Census.
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