Population 24,825 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Teller County
Household size in Teller County
| Period | Teller County | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.40 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Teller County are small: just 2.12 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.52 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Teller County
| Period | Teller County | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.0 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.1 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.0 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.0, Teller County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 46.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southwest.
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 Teller County
| Period | Teller County | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.7% of households in Teller County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Teller County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Teller County
Renters in Teller County
| Period | Teller County | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.0% of households in Teller County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a third of owners (33.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the west. The renter share has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Teller County
| Period | Teller County | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −13.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Teller County than nationally: 11.9%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 13.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Teller County
| Period | Teller County | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Teller County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 Teller County
| Period | Teller County | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $867 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $934 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,443 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,801 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$934 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Teller County pays $1,801 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Colorado Springs area overall ($1,897). Rent has climbed $934 a month since 2006–10, up 108%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.6% of household income on rent, just over 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 Teller County
Bachelor's degrees in Teller County
| Period | Teller County | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.9% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.8% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Teller County as nationally: 37.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Colorado Springs area overall (42.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 Teller County
| Period | Teller County | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Teller County: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Colorado Springs area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Teller County
| Period | Teller County | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Teller County than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Teller 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teller County | 2.12 | 50.0 | 5.7% | 19.0% | 11.9% | 1989 | $1,801 | 37.8% | 96.1% | 3.7% |
| El Paso County | 2.59 | 37.1 | 9.4% | 33.8% | 5.6% | 1990 | $1,900 | 42.1% | 95.2% | 5.3% |
| Cheyenne County | 2.16 | 42.8 | 6.7% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 1968 | $922 | 25.8% | 92.4% | 0.4% |
| Wallace County | 2.33 | 46.0 | 6.1% | 25.2% | 16.8% | 1961 | $627 | 24.7% | 93.1% | 1.3% |
| Mesa County | 2.39 | 41.8 | 9.6% | 27.5% | 6.5% | 1986 | $1,394 | 32.0% | 93.0% | 5.4% |
| Logan County | 2.16 | 41.3 | 5.3% | 35.1% | 8.5% | 1958 | $837 | 25.7% | 93.6% | 1.8% |
| Gove County | 2.37 | 41.3 | 4.1% | 20.6% | 12.0% | 1956 | $714 | 24.2% | 94.6% | 2.6% |
| Trego County | 1.97 | 53.8 | 9.1% | 17.8% | 21.1% | 1963 | $730 | 29.5% | 96.4% | 0.9% |
| Ellis County | 2.21 | 36.4 | 10.3% | 36.8% | 8.7% | 1975 | $1,097 | 38.3% | 95.0% | 3.0% |
| Russell County | 2.21 | 45.4 | 11.2% | 24.9% | 16.6% | 1957 | $783 | 20.4% | 94.4% | 1.8% |
| Lincoln County | 2.25 | 44.5 | 7.0% | 19.6% | 22.7% | 1941 | $634 | 26.2% | 96.7% | 2.5% |
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 Teller 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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