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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Teller County

Colorado · 20,555 residents · 557.141 sq mi
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Teller County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,165. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $160,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,555
+65%since 1990
from 12,468 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
+65%since 1990
from 22 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.4
+14%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,165
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,209 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,412
+71%since 1990
from $13,698 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.4%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $495 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
19.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+25%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(12,178)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(335)
Asian0.3%(34)
Diversity Score11.8%(1,468)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(19,102)
Black0.5%(109)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(718)
Asian0.6%(115)
Diversity Score11.3%(2,324)
Diversity Score
11
−4%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 92.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−28%since 1990
from 32.9 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 Teller County to nearby counties

TELLER COUNTY VS
Fremont County
Income$62,664+25%
Home value$324,000+102%
Population50,039+102%
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TELLER COUNTY VS
Park County
Income$103,670+107%
Home value$532,100+231%
Population18,314−26%
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TELLER COUNTY VS
Douglas County
Income$149,594+198%
Home value$713,600+344%
Population399,396+1513%
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TELLER COUNTY VS
El Paso County
Income$90,363+80%
Home value$461,000+187%
Population757,040+2958%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Teller County, Colorado?

Teller County, Colorado has about 20,555 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Teller County, Colorado earns about $50,165 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 $160,600, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Teller County, Colorado?

About 31.7% 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 5.4% 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 8,087 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 101.08Census Tract 101.12Census Tract 101.07Census Tract 102.03Census Tract 101.11Census Tract 101.04Census Tract 101.09Census Tract 101.10
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 80863ZIP 80816ZIP 80814ZIP 80813ZIP 80860
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