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Teller County

Colorado · 23,350 residents · 557.141 sq mi
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Teller County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,080. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $226,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% 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
23,350
+14%since 2000
from 20,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+19%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K15K19K22K26K1990201020202024Teller County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,080
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,165 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,726
+23%since 2000
from $23,412 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $767 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+22%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(19,102)
Black0.5%(109)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(718)
Asian0.6%(115)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(2,324)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(21,148)
Black0.4%(104)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,294)
Asian0.7%(155)
Other2.1%(496)
Diversity Score20.7%(4,823)
Diversity Score
21
+83%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Teller County, Colorado?

Teller County, Colorado has about 23,350 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Teller County, Colorado earns about $58,080 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 $226,000, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Teller County, Colorado?

About 31.0% 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 10,882 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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