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Clear Creek County

Colorado · 9,322 residents · 395.073 sq mi
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Clear Creek County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,997. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $193,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,322
+22%since 1990
from 7,619 in 1990
1990 – 2025
24 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+12%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Clear Creek County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,997
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,149 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,160
+74%since 1990
from $16,196 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$193,500
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$648
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $407 in 1990
US average: $602
76.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
23.9% rent
3.8
+39%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(7,431)
Black0.5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino3%(227)
Asian0.7%(52)
Diversity Score12.7%(971)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(8,759)
Black0.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(361)
Asian0.4%(33)
Diversity Score11%(1,024)
11
−14%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.8%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 31.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 91.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.2%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
−17%since 1990
from 30.2 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 Clear Creek County, Colorado?

Clear Creek County, Colorado has about 9,322 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clear Creek County, Colorado earns about $50,997 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 $193,500, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

About 38.8% 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 5.4% 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 1,703 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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