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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Elbert County

Colorado · 9,646 residents · 1,850.086 sq mi
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Elbert County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,273. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 10,226 residents. Median home value is $91,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,646
−51%vs 2000
vs 19,872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−51%vs 2000
vs 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−10%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202428K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,273
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,480 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,566
−42%vs 2000
vs $24,960 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.9%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$91,800
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $235,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$434
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $655 in 2000
US average: $450
84.8%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.6% in 2000
15.2% rent
2.5
−33%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(18,511)
Black0.6%(123)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(766)
Asian0.4%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(2,347)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(9,319)
Black0.8%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(262)
Asian0.5%(53)
Other2%(197)
Diversity Score14.3%(1,377)
14
+21%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.2%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.1 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 34.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elbert County, Colorado?

Elbert County, Colorado has about 9,646 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elbert County, Colorado?

The typical household in Elbert County, Colorado earns about $36,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elbert County, Colorado expensive?

In Elbert County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $91,800, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Elbert County, Colorado?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elbert County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elbert County, Colorado?

About 6.9% of people in Elbert County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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