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Clear Creek County

Colorado · 9,088 residents · 395.073 sq mi
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Clear Creek County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $280,000. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,088
−3%since 2000
from 9,322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+16%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Clear Creek County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,426
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,997 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,506
+23%since 2000
from $28,160 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+22%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score11%(1,024)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(8,371)
Black0.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(429)
Asian0.6%(51)
Other2.4%(219)
Diversity Score19.3%(1,757)
Diversity Score
19
+76%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

Clear Creek County, Colorado has about 9,088 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clear Creek County, Colorado earns about $60,426 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 $280,000, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

About 41.6% 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 8.0% 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 1,469 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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