Elbert County, Colorado Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 21st-largest in Colorado

The population of Elbert County, Colorado is 27,152 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $129,477, the median home value is $664,600, and the median age is 44.8.

The population of Elbert County has grown 27.0% since 2010 (23,137 → 29,382), a +1.72% annualized rate.

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

27,152

Population

+1.72%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$129,477

Median Income

$664,600

Median Home Value

Elbert County covers 1,850 sq mi of land at 14.7 people per square mile.

About Elbert County, CO

Elbert County is a county in Colorado with a population of 27,152. It ranks #21 among counties in Colorado by population. The median age is 44.8, older than the national median. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

The median household income in Elbert County is $129,477, above the US median of $74,580. 4.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $664,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,436. The homeownership rate of 94.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Elbert County reflects 35.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.0% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 41.6 minutes each way.

Elbert County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Elbert County had a population of 23,137 in 2010 and 29,382 in 2024, a 27.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 29,382 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.73%.

29,382

Population (2024)

23,137

Population (2010)

29,382

Peak (2024)

1.73%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	23,137	-	-	estimate
2011	23,175	+38	+0.16%	estimate
2012	23,276	+101	+0.44%	estimate
2013	23,543	+267	+1.15%	estimate
2014	24,035	+492	+2.09%	estimate
2015	24,634	+599	+2.49%	estimate
2016	25,130	+496	+2.01%	estimate
2017	25,735	+605	+2.41%	estimate
2018	26,267	+532	+2.07%	estimate
2019	26,707	+440	+1.68%	estimate
2020	26,207	-500	-1.87%	estimate
2021	27,152	+945	+3.61%	estimate
2022	27,817	+665	+2.45%	estimate
2023	28,812	+995	+3.58%	estimate
2024	29,382	+570	+1.98%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	85.7%
Black or African American	0.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.2%
Two or More Races	0.3%

Age & Sex

44.8

Median Age

49.1%

Female

50.9%

Male

18.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.7%

5–9

5.4%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

6.7%

20–24

4.7%

25–34

10.0%

35–44

12.5%

45–54

14.4%

55–59

8.2%

60–64

9.1%

65–74

12.2%

75–84

4.3%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 16.4% · Seniors (65+): 18.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$129,477+$37,007 vs state
Mean household income	$156,236
Per-capita income	$57,481
Poverty rate	4.0%-1.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.0%
Employment-to-population	63.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

17.1%

Finance & real estate

12.9%

Construction

12.5%

Manufacturing

8.3%

Public administration

6.8%

Information

6.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.7%

Education & health care

5.4%

The largest employment sector in Elbert County is professional & business services, accounting for 17.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

71.1%

Public transit

19.0%

Work from home

41.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$664,600+$162,400 vs state

Median home value

$1,436

Median rent

94.4%

Homeownership rate

10,193

Total housing units

94.7%

Occupied

5.3%

Vacant

5.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.4%

With health insurance

98.1%

With broadband internet

45.7%

Foreign-born

10.7%

Veterans (18+)

8.8%

With a disability

95.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

96.8%

High School+

35.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elbert County, Colorado has a population of 27,152 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 15 people per square mile.

The population of Elbert County has grown 27.0% since 2010 (23,137 → 29,382), a +1.72% annualized rate.

The median household income in Elbert County, Colorado is $129,477, with mean (average) household income of $156,236 and per-capita income of $57,481. 4.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Elbert County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Elbert County, Colorado is 44.8 years. Residents are 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

The median home value in Elbert County is $664,600 and median monthly rent is $1,436. 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,193 total housing units, 5.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Elbert County, Colorado is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 17.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

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