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Elbert County

Colorado · 23,086 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 $78,958. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value is $346,400. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
23,086
+16%since 2000
from 19,872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+18%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K13K19K24K30K1990201020202024Elbert County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,958
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,480 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,782
+39%since 2000
from $24,960 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $655 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+16%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(21,005)
Black0.7%(159)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,234)
Asian0.7%(165)
Other2.4%(543)
Diversity Score21.3%(4,908)
Diversity Score
21
+80%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 34.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elbert County, Colorado?

Elbert County, Colorado has about 23,086 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elbert County, Colorado earns about $78,958 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 $346,400, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Elbert County, Colorado?

About 29.2% 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 3.5% 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 13,440 residents, a change of about 139 percent over that period.

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