Population 27,874 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elbert County
Household size in Elbert County
| Period | Elbert County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Elbert County holds 2.83 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Only three of Colorado's 64 counties have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Elbert County
| Period | Elbert County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.9, Elbert County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.4, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Elbert County
| Period | Elbert County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.2% of households in Elbert County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Elbert County has a lower share of single-parent households than most Colorado counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Elbert County
Renters in Elbert County
| Period | Elbert County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 5.0% of households in Elbert County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 27.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.7 points, even as the national share rose. No other Colorado county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Elbert County
| Period | Elbert County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Elbert County: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only four of Colorado's 64 counties have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Elbert County
| Period | Elbert County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Elbert County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of Colorado's 64 counties, only two have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Elbert County
| Period | Elbert County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,132 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,135 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,607 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,953 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$822 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Elbert County costs $1,953 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Denver area overall ($2,181). Rent has climbed $822 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Elbert County
Bachelor's degrees in Elbert County
| Period | Elbert County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.4% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.5% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Elbert County (36.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Denver area overall (49.1%). The share with a degree has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Elbert County
| Period | Elbert County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Elbert County: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Elbert County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Colorado counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Elbert County
| Period | Elbert County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Elbert County runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Elbert County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert County | 2.83 | 44.9 | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 1997 | $1,953 | 36.5% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| Douglas County | 2.76 | 40.2 | 7.4% | 22.6% | 4.5% | 2003 | $2,606 | 62.2% | 97.7% | 3.5% |
| Park County | 2.06 | 50.0 | 6.1% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 1993 | $2,269 | 43.4% | 98.3% | 2.7% |
| Lake County | 2.50 | 37.9 | 9.2% | 24.4% | 22.7% | 1965 | $1,254 | 49.0% | 93.5% | 1.5% |
| Kit Carson County | 2.39 | 39.5 | 6.3% | 27.4% | 15.3% | 1967 | $1,129 | 21.1% | 91.1% | 2.8% |
| Pitkin County | 1.86 | 47.8 | 4.0% | 37.2% | 23.5% | 1986 | $1,864 | 61.5% | 96.3% | 2.7% |
| Sherman County | 2.27 | 38.9 | 12.1% | 34.5% | 19.1% | 1963 | $977 | 21.8% | 91.2% | 0.5% |
| Thomas County | 2.49 | 35.5 | 8.9% | 24.8% | 11.0% | 1966 | $773 | 38.0% | 96.6% | 0.7% |
| Sheridan County | 2.44 | 42.0 | 3.7% | 23.2% | 14.7% | 1968 | $715 | 24.9% | 95.9% | 0.7% |
| Graham County | 1.96 | 50.3 | 12.5% | 21.2% | 17.4% | 1957 | $767 | 28.5% | 95.0% | 4.2% |
| Rooks County | 2.17 | 45.5 | 7.6% | 25.7% | 18.5% | 1952 | $670 | 23.7% | 94.3% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Elbert County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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