Eagle County Overview

Eagle County's population is a rich blend of American, Hispanic and European cultures. The median age of the county's population is 31.2 years. While much of the population is young and transient in the dynamic tourism economy, the county's residents are politically engaged and civic-minded. Because of the rich culture that exists in the county, residents, throughout the year, have the opportunity to enjoy a number of festivals, celebrations, rodeos, and concerts - - Avon's 4th of July is heralded as one of the largest firework displays in the state, Beaver Creek hosts World cup racing, Minturn has the infamous Summer Market, and Eagle draws thousands each year to it's PRCA Fair and Rodeo.

Just over 30 years ago, the primary industry in Eagle County was agriculture. Today, over 80% of the land is comprised of National Forest, United States Forest Service Wilderness area, Bureau of Land Management open space, and Colorado public land, preserving the rural integrity of the county. A portion of the White River National Forest is in Eagle county and Sylvan Lake State Park, one of Colorado's best kept secrets, is just 14-miles from the Town of Eagle. Tourism drives Eagle County's economy today. Home of the #1 ski mountain, Vail mountain, along with the numerous summer activities, Eagle County is truly becoming a year-round place to live and work.