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Elbert

Colorado · 230 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Elbert has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $155,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
+8%vs 2011
vs 213 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
485 / sq mi
+8%vs 2011
vs 449 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+29%vs 2011
vs 30.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
141167193219245201020202024Elbert
2024164
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,458 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,040
+1%vs 2011
vs $16,813 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
−18%vs 2011
vs 0.404 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $137,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $738 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.3% in 2011
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
61.9%
+21.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−17.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−12%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other16%(34)
Diversity Score37.4%(80)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.7%(31)
Diversity Score29.4%(68)
Diversity Score
29
−21%vs 2011
vs 37 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 27.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.4%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.1%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.7%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.2%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
Female
50.2%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.9% in 2011
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elbert, Colorado?

Elbert, Colorado has about 230 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elbert, Colorado?

The typical household in Elbert, Colorado earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elbert, Colorado expensive?

In Elbert, Colorado, the median home is worth about $155,000, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Elbert, Colorado?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elbert, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elbert, Colorado?

About 21.1% of people in Elbert, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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