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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Telluride

Colorado · 2,221 residents · 2.211 sq mi
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Telluride is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,938. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $485,600. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,221
+72%since 1990
from 1,292 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,005 / sq mi
+72%since 1990
from 584 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.0
−2%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Telluride
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,938
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,968 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$38,832
+98%since 1990
from $19,587 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$485,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$1,030
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $654 in 1990
US average: $602
35.6%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 42.3% in 1990
64.4% rent
9.3
+9%since 1990
from 8.6 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,278)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(32)
Asian0.5%(6)
Diversity Score8.5%(109)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,990)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(160)
Asian0.7%(16)
Diversity Score19.2%(426)
19
+127%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.0%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 99.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.8 min
−56%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Telluride, Colorado?

Telluride, Colorado has about 2,221 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Telluride, Colorado?

The typical household in Telluride, Colorado earns about $51,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Telluride, Colorado expensive?

In Telluride, Colorado, the median home is worth about $485,600, and the typical rent is about $1,030 a month.

How educated are people in Telluride, Colorado?

About 58.5% 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 11.5% 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 929 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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