Berthoud is a medium-sized town located in the state of Colorado. With a population of 13,238 people and four associated neighborhoods, Berthoud is the 52nd largest community in Colorado. Much of the housing stock in Berthoud was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Berthoud economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Berthoud, where the median household income is $111,297.00.

Housing costs in Berthoud are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Colorado.

Also of interest is that Berthoud has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Berthoud telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.39% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Berthoud is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Berthoud’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In Berthoud, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 30.24 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

As is often the case in a small town, Berthoud doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The citizens of Berthoud are among the most well-educated in the nation: 43.75% of adults in Berthoud have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Berthoud in 2022 was $49,335, which is upper middle income relative to Colorado, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $197,340 for a family of four.

Berthoud is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Berthoud home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Berthoud residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Berthoud also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 13.49% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Berthoud include German, English, Irish, Scottish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Berthoud is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.