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Population Review

Clear Creek County, Colorado Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 39th-largest in Colorado

The population of Clear Creek County, Colorado is 9,358 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $96,667, the median home value is $572,800, and the median age is 49.2.

The population of Clear Creek County has declined 0.1% since 2010 (9,084 → 9,076), a -0.01% annualized rate.

Clear Creek County within Colorado · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

9,358

Population

-0.01%

Annual growth

24

People / sq mi

$96,667

Median Income

$572,800

Median Home Value

Clear Creek County covers 395 sq mi of land at 23.7 people per square mile.

About Clear Creek County, CO

Clear Creek County is a county in Colorado with a population of 9,358. It ranks #39 among counties in Colorado by population. The median age is 49.2, older than the national median. The population is 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

The median household income in Clear Creek County is $96,667, above the US median of $74,580. 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $572,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,230. The homeownership rate of 82.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Clear Creek County reflects 56.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 21.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.4 minutes each way.

Clear Creek County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Clear Creek County had a population of 9,084 in 2010 and 9,076 in 2024, a -0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,598 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.00%.

2019 · 10K20102024

9,076

Population (2024)

9,084

Population (2010)

9,598

Peak (2019)

0.00%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20109,084
20119,012
20129,017
20139,025
20149,124
20159,246
20169,355
20179,573
20189,552
20199,598
20209,360
20219,425
20229,324
20239,123
20249,076

Race & Ethnicity

White88.8%
Black or African American1.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%
Two or More Races0.1%

Age & Sex

49.2

Median Age

48.4%

Female

51.6%

Male

22.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.8%
5–9
3.1%
10–14
4.6%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
11.1%
35–44
13.4%
45–54
15.2%
55–59
8.0%
60–64
9.9%
65–74
15.0%
75–84
5.7%
85+
1.4%

Children (under 15): 10.5% · Seniors (65+): 22.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$96,667+$4,197 vs state
Mean household income$136,058
Per-capita income$65,848
Poverty rate3.4%-2.5% vs state
Unemployment rate2.9%
Employment-to-population66.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Finance & real estate
20.1%
Professional & business services
17.4%
Education & health care
14.1%
Public administration
7.3%
Construction
6.3%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Information
4.3%
Agriculture
4.1%

The largest employment sector in Clear Creek County is finance & real estate, accounting for 20.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.9%

Drive alone

8.2%

Carpool

60.4%

Public transit

21.3%

Work from home

27.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$572,800+$70,600 vs state

Median home value

$1,230

Median rent

82.6%

Homeownership rate

5,768

Total housing units

78.2%

Occupied

21.8%

Vacant

17.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.1%

With health insurance

97.4%

With broadband internet

57.6%

Foreign-born

5.6%

Veterans (18+)

11.0%

With a disability

92.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.6%

High School+

56.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear Creek County, Colorado has a population of 9,358 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 24 people per square mile.

The population of Clear Creek County has declined 0.1% since 2010 (9,084 → 9,076), a -0.01% annualized rate.

The median household income in Clear Creek County, Colorado is $96,667, with mean (average) household income of $136,058 and per-capita income of $65,848. 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Clear Creek County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2.4%), Black or African American (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Clear Creek County, Colorado is 49.2 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

The median home value in Clear Creek County is $572,800 and median monthly rent is $1,230. 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,768 total housing units, 21.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Clear Creek County, Colorado is finance, insurance, and real estate, employing 20.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Denver is among the largest cities associated with Clear Creek County, Colorado, with a population of 713,734.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.