Chaffee County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,178 | — | #1,870 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | +12.0% | #448 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.7 years | +25.2% | #304 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $665,700 | +136.1% | #60 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,611 | +38.5% | #184 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | -34.3% | #416 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chaffee County has a population of 20,178, making it the #1,870 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.7 years, which is 25.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Chaffee County is $84,132, ranking #448 out of 3,222 counties — 12.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.3% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Chaffee County is $665,700 (+136.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,611/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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93.5% of residents in Chaffee County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Chaffee County, Colorado
Chaffee County, Colorado has a total population of 20,178, making it the 1,870th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chaffee County is 48.7 years, which is 25.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chaffee County is $84,132, which ranks #448 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Chaffee County is $665,700, 136.1% above the national median. Renters in Chaffee County pay a median gross rent of $1,611 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chaffee County, 47.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.8 min.
Chaffee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.8%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Chaffee County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.