The Town of Basalt is located in both Eagle (76%) and Pitkin (24%) counties. Basalt is located along State Highway 82, and at the confluence of the Fryingpan and Roaring Fork rivers. The town has a total area of 1.9 square miles. Basalt is well known for its Gold Medal trout fishing in the Frying Pan River. Ruedi Reservoir is also a popular regional destination for boating and other watersports. Basalt is a hub for mountain biking in the Roaring Fork valley. There are a dozen world class cross country trails as well as lift-accessed downhilling within 15 miles of Basalt, both up and down the valley.
Population (2017) | Population Change (2010-2017) | Median Household Income | Total Housing Units | Number of Households | Percentage of Vacant/Seasonal Units | Percentage Age 25+ with BA or Higher Degree | Median Age | Percentage of Hispanic Residents | |
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Basalt, CO | 3,849 | 09.1% | 73,490 | 2,157 | 1,240 | 11.31% | 58.3% | 43.7 | 16.3% |
Source: Colorado State Demography Office Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2017 |