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Teller County

Colorado · 24,710 residents · 557.141 sq mi
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Teller County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,463. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,800. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,710
+20%since 2000
from 20,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+31%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K15K19K22K26K1990201020202024Teller County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,463
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,165 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,541
+48%since 2000
from $23,412 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $767 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+55%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(21,017)
Black0.5%(132)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(1,716)
Asian0.8%(201)
Other5.9%(1,466)
Diversity Score32.2%(7,953)
Segregation Score15.7%(3,887)
Diversity Score
32
+185%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Teller County, Colorado?

Teller County, Colorado has about 24,710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Teller County, Colorado earns about $61,463 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 $304,800, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Teller County, Colorado?

About 35.5% 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 9.2% 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 12,242 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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