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Elizabeth

Colorado · 1,675 residents · 2.16 sq mi
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Elizabeth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,589. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $321,100. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,675
+17%since 2000
from 1,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
775 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 664 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+14%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7041K2K2K2K1990201020202024Elizabeth
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,589
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,492
+72%since 2000
from $18,902 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$321,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $818 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+44%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,318)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6%(86)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(215)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,364)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino11%(184)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other1.6%(27)
Diversity Score31.1%(522)
Diversity Score
31
+108%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 84.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabeth, Colorado?

Elizabeth, Colorado has about 1,675 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elizabeth, Colorado?

The typical household in Elizabeth, Colorado earns about $78,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elizabeth, Colorado expensive?

In Elizabeth, Colorado, the median home is worth about $321,100, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth, Colorado?

About 39.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elizabeth, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elizabeth, Colorado?

About 7.6% of people in Elizabeth, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elizabeth, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Elizabeth, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 831 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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