Elbert County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,874 | — | #1,548 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $132,685 | +76.6% | #24 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.0 years | +15.7% | #740 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $709,800 | +151.8% | #50 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,311 | +12.7% | #408 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | -58.1% | #67 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Elbert County has a population of 27,874, making it the #1,548 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Elbert County is $132,685, ranking #24 out of 3,222 counties — 76.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.3% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Elbert County is $709,800 (+151.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,311/mo and the homeownership rate is 95.0%.
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94.9% of residents in Elbert County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Elbert County, Colorado
Elbert County, Colorado has a total population of 27,874, making it the 1,548th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Elbert County is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Elbert County is $132,685, which ranks #24 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 76.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Elbert County is $709,800, 151.8% above the national median. Renters in Elbert County pay a median gross rent of $1,311 per month. The homeownership rate is 95.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Elbert County, 36.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 45.3 min.
Elbert County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.2%) and Two or More Races (5.5%).
All data for Elbert 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.