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Elbert

Colorado · 188 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Elbert has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $171,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
−7%since 2019
from 202 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
397 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 426 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+4%since 2019
from 39.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
141167193219245201020202024Elbert
2024164
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,833 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,624
+28%since 2019
from $21,563 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2019
from 30.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade54.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing11.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $165,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $383 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+22.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.0% in 2019
17.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−27%since 2019
from 4.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.4%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(154)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.6%(48)
Diversity Score
26
−32%since 2019
from 37 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
−11%since 2019
from 34.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 26.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Female
41.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elbert, Colorado?

Elbert, Colorado has about 188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elbert, Colorado?

The typical household in Elbert, Colorado earns about $58,125 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 $171,000, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Elbert, Colorado?

About 13.9% 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 8.6% of people in Elbert, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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