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Telluride

Colorado · 2,454 residents (2025 est.) · 2.211 sq mi
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Telluride is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,405. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $3,056 per month, above the US median of $1,442. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,160
−3%since 2000
from 2,221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
977 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.9
+58%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,454 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Telluride
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,405
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,765
+118%since 2000
from $38,832 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−13%since 2010
from 0.486 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$3,056
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,030 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+49.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
37.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,990)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(160)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.2%(426)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(15)
Diversity Score1.7%(37)
Diversity Score
2
−91%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.7%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.1 min
−38%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
46.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
18.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 93.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 4.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 79.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2016
from 81.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2016
from 14.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Telluride, Colorado?

Telluride, Colorado has about 2,160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Telluride, Colorado?

The typical household in Telluride, Colorado earns about $102,405 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Telluride, Colorado expensive?

In Telluride, Colorado, the typical rent is about $3,056 a month.

How educated are people in Telluride, Colorado?

About 85.7% of adults age 25 and over in Telluride, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Telluride, Colorado?

About 0.6% of people in Telluride, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Telluride, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Telluride, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 868 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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