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Elbert County

Colorado · 19,872 residents · 1,850.086 sq mi
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Elbert County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,480. The county has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 10,226 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $235,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,872
+106%since 1990
from 9,646 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+106%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+11%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K13K19K24K30K1990201020202024Elbert County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,480
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,273 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,960
+71%since 1990
from $14,566 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.0%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,400
+95%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $434 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
10.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+49%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(9,319)
Black0.8%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(262)
Asian0.5%(53)
Diversity Score14.3%(1,377)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(18,511)
Black0.6%(123)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(766)
Asian0.4%(70)
Diversity Score11.8%(2,347)
Diversity Score
12
−17%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.5%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 37.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Elbert County to nearby counties

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Income$101,087+62%
Home value$561,200+138%
Population673,820+2107%
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ELBERT COUNTY VS
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Income$62,861+1%
Home value$246,500+5%
Population5,645−82%
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ELBERT COUNTY VS
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Income$94,571+51%
Home value$484,200+106%
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ELBERT COUNTY VS
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Income$90,363+45%
Home value$461,000+96%
Population757,040+2379%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elbert County, Colorado?

Elbert County, Colorado has about 19,872 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elbert County, Colorado earns about $62,480 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 $235,400, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Elbert County, Colorado?

About 26.6% 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 4.0% of people in Elbert County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elbert County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Elbert County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,226 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9612.04Census Tract 9612.08Census Tract 9612.07Census Tract 9612.06Census Tract 9612.09Census Tract 9612.05Census Tract 9611
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 80107ZIP 80106ZIP 80117ZIP 80832ZIP 80835ZIP 80101ZIP 80830
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