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Telluride

Colorado · 2,607 residents · 2.211 sq mi
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Telluride has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,878. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $415,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,607
+17%since 2000
from 2,221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,179 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+23%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Telluride
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,878
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,799
+10%since 2000
from $38,832 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services22%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$415,100
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$1,470
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,030 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
49.5% rent
Afford Score
6.0
−36%since 2000
from 9.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,156)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(341)
Asian1%(26)
Other1.7%(46)
Diversity Score35%(911)
Diversity Score
35
+82%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
+6%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
25.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 93.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Telluride, Colorado?

Telluride, Colorado has about 2,607 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Telluride, Colorado?

The typical household in Telluride, Colorado earns about $68,878 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 $415,100, and the typical rent is about $1,470 a month.

How educated are people in Telluride, Colorado?

About 76.3% 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 13.9% 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 1,315 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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