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Teller County

Colorado · 24,756 residents (2025 est.) · 557.141 sq mi
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#76Highest median rentof 3,137$1,880#123Most work-from-homeof 3,14420.5%#133Oldest by median ageof 3,14452.2#155Most expensive homesof 3,139$479,900
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Teller County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,361. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $479,900. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,825
+21%since 2000
from 20,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+15%since 2009
from 39 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+32%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,756 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K15K19K22K26K1990201020202024Teller County
202425K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.4%(853)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(1,156)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(1,111)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(1,049)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(881)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.1%(2,507)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.2%(2,789)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.7%(3,399)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.6%(4,856)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.5%(4,340)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846%(1,490)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(394)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,361
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,165 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,784
+117%since 2000
from $23,412 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+17%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$479,900
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,880
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $767 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+42%since 2009
from 4.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Teller County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(19,102)
Black0.5%(109)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(718)
Asian0.6%(115)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(20,831)
Black0.9%(215)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,919)
Asian0.3%(79)
Other7.2%(1,781)
Diversity Score
36
+58%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
10
−38%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4%(1,004)
Spaniard0.8%(193)
Puerto Rican0.4%(90)
Cuban0.1%(34)
Asian origin
Korean0.1%(34)
Chinese0.1%(26)
Japanese0.1%(21)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(13)
Ancestry
German22.1%(5,477)
Irish12.9%(3,197)
English12.8%(3,186)
Italian4.1%(1,009)
American3.6%(893)
Scottish3.5%(872)
French3.3%(815)
Swedish2.5%(632)
Dutch2.3%(577)
Norwegian2.1%(528)
Polish2%(506)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(364)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.8%(199)
British0.7%(167)
Welsh0.7%(163)
Hungarian0.6%(159)
Danish0.6%(156)
Austrian0.6%(146)
Swiss0.5%(136)
Russian0.4%(110)
Nigerian0.4%(90)
Slovak0.2%(62)
Finnish0.2%(51)
Canadian0.2%(50)
Ukrainian0.2%(45)
Portuguese0.2%(43)
Croatian0.2%(42)
Armenian0.1%(21)
Brazilian0.1%(20)
Serbian0.1%(13)
Arab0%(12)
Egyptian0%(12)
Belgian0%(12)
Greek0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 86.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.3%(2,155)
Married64.7%(7,217)
Widowed1.7%(192)
Divorced14.3%(1,596)
Women 15+
Never married13.9%(1,471)
Married65.5%(6,907)
Widowed7.6%(802)
Divorced12.9%(1,365)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Teller County, Colorado?

Teller County, Colorado has about 24,825 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Teller County, Colorado earns about $85,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Teller County, Colorado expensive?

In Teller County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $479,900, and the typical rent is about $1,880 a month.

How educated are people in Teller County, Colorado?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Teller County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Teller County, Colorado?

About 7.6% of people in Teller County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Teller County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Teller County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,357 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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