Federal Spending · FY2024

Boulder County, Colorado

How much federal money flows through this county?

$3.1B
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$9,394
Per Resident
Above Average SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$3.1B
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$9,394
Above Average
Contract Spending
$562.4M
18% of total
Grant Spending
$950.1M
31% of total

How Boulder County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

Boulder County$9,394/resident
Colorado Average$8,693/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

#660 of 3,135 counties by per-capita federal spending

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does Boulder County receive?

Boulder County received $3.1B in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

What is the per-capita federal spending in Boulder County?

The per-capita federal spending in Boulder County is $9,394 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in Boulder County?

Agency-level spending data for Boulder County is being updated.

How does Boulder County compare to the national average in federal spending?

Boulder County receives $9,394 per resident, compared to the national average of $9,394 per resident.

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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.