2023 ACS Census Data · Population 19,876
Chaffee County is a small county in Colorado with a population of 19,876. The median household income is $70,909, 9% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.0%, median home value is $598,500, and 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 88% above the national average.
Population
19,876
2023 estimate
Rank #1887 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$70,909
Household
Rank #986 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$598,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #67 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
45.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #153 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
47.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
5% below Colorado avg·9% above national avg
Poverty Rate
17% above Colorado avg·33% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below Colorado avg·4% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$43,357
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
50% above Colorado avg·186% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
21% above Colorado avg·63% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Colorado avg·0% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% below Colorado avg·39% below national avg
Housing Units
11,315
Households
9,195
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.0
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,897
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
17 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
26% above Colorado avg·88% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Colorado avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.8%
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