2023 ACS Census Data · Population 27,152
Elbert County is a small county in Colorado with a population of 27,152. The median household income is $129,477, 99% above the national average. The poverty rate is 5.3%, median home value is $664,600, and 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 46% above the national average.
Population
27,152
2023 estimate
Rank #1568 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$129,477
Household
Rank #24 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$664,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #49 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
35.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #424 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.
49.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
73% above Colorado avg·99% above national avg
Poverty Rate
56% above Colorado avg·64% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% above Colorado avg·14% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$57,481
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
5.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
67% above Colorado avg·218% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
15% above Colorado avg·55% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
31% above Colorado avg·29% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% above Colorado avg·10% below national avg
Housing Units
10,193
Households
9,657
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,695
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
94.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
42 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
2% below Colorado avg·46% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Colorado avg·9% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.5%
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