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Clear Creek County

Colorado · 8,994 residents (2025 est.) · 395.073 sq mi
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#36Most educatedof 3,14457.5%#57Most work-from-homeof 3,14424.2%#82Most expensive homesof 3,139$608,500#144Lowest poverty rateof 3,1446.4%
The short version

Clear Creek County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,577. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $608,500. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,262
−1%since 2000
from 9,322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 22 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
+22%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,994 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Clear Creek County
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(254)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.7%(342)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.3%(395)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(522)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(338)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.7%(991)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.8%(1,368)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.3%(1,324)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.6%(1,626)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.8%(1,373)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(579)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(150)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,577
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,997 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,540
+136%since 2000
from $28,160 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+8%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$608,500
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,467
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+43%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(8,759)
Black0.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(361)
Asian0.4%(33)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(7,943)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(722)
Asian1.8%(170)
Other4.5%(417)
Diversity Score
32
+51%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
19
−37%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(307)
Cuban0.9%(84)
Puerto Rican0.5%(48)
Spaniard0.3%(31)
Honduran0.1%(10)
Peruvian0.1%(8)
Chilean0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Korean0.5%(50)
Chinese0.4%(40)
Indonesian0.2%(23)
Filipino0.2%(22)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0%(3)
Ancestry
German22.4%(2,071)
English18.3%(1,693)
Irish17.7%(1,642)
Italian4.9%(450)
Swedish4.7%(431)
American4.3%(395)
Scottish3.3%(307)
Polish2.8%(257)
French2.7%(251)
Dutch2.5%(230)
Danish2.1%(194)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.7%(161)
Welsh1.1%(102)
Finnish0.9%(86)
Lithuanian0.9%(79)
Russian0.8%(75)
British0.7%(66)
Swiss0.6%(59)
West Indian0.5%(48)
Hungarian0.5%(43)
Greek0.5%(42)
Arab0.4%(35)
Czech0.3%(29)
Austrian0.2%(23)
Belgian0.2%(22)
Lebanese0.2%(20)
Brazilian0.2%(20)
Croatian0.2%(20)
Romanian0.2%(20)
Ukrainian0.2%(20)
Slovene0.1%(12)
Slovak0.1%(10)
Nigerian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 81.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.2%(1,339)
Married50.4%(2,163)
Widowed3.5%(151)
Divorced14.8%(635)
Women 15+
Never married19.7%(785)
Married62.5%(2,491)
Widowed8.3%(331)
Divorced9.4%(376)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

Clear Creek County, Colorado has about 9,262 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

The typical household in Clear Creek County, Colorado earns about $94,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clear Creek County, Colorado expensive?

In Clear Creek County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $608,500, and the typical rent is about $1,467 a month.

How educated are people in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

About 57.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clear Creek County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

About 6.4% of people in Clear Creek County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clear Creek County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Clear Creek County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,643 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 147.01Census Tract 149Census Tract 148Census Tract 147.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 80439ZIP 80452ZIP 80444ZIP 80438ZIP 80436ZIP 80476
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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