Teller County, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 24th-largest in Colorado
The population of Teller County, Colorado is 24,774 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $80,666, the median home value is $445,000, and the median age is 52.0.
The population of Teller County has grown 5.9% since 2010 (23,474 → 24,862), a +0.41% annualized rate.
24,774
Population
+0.41%
Annual growth
44
People / sq mi
$80,666
Median Income
$445,000
Median Home Value
Teller County covers 557 sq mi of land at 44.5 people per square mile.
About Teller County, CO
Teller County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 68.1% of the population. Teller County is a county in Colorado with a population of 24,774. It ranks #24 among counties in Colorado by population.
The typical household earns $80,666 a year, near the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 3.5%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $445,000, with typical rent around $1,746.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 37.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 15.8% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Teller County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Teller County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Teller County had a population of 23,474 in 2010 and 24,862 in 2024, a 5.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,408 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.42%.
24,862
Population (2024)
23,474
Population (2010)
25,408
Peak (2019)
0.42%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,474 |
| 2011 | 23,378 |
| 2012 | 23,456 |
| 2013 | 23,372 |
| 2014 | 23,458 |
| 2015 | 23,421 |
| 2016 | 24,098 |
| 2017 | 24,713 |
| 2018 | 25,158 |
| 2019 | 25,408 |
| 2020 | 24,745 |
| 2021 | 24,951 |
| 2022 | 24,858 |
| 2023 | 24,711 |
| 2024 | 24,862 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
52.0
Median Age
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Male
24.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.8% · Seniors (65+): 24.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $80,666$-11,804 vs state |
| Mean household income | $103,056 |
| Per-capita income | $46,242 |
| Poverty rate | 3.5%-2.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Teller County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.8%
Carpool
72.5%
Public transit
15.8%
Work from home
32.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$445,000$-57,200 vs state
Median home value
$1,746
Median rent
82.2%
Homeownership rate
13,516
Total housing units
83.3%
Occupied
16.7%
Vacant
17.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.0%
With health insurance
94.5%
With broadband internet
68.1%
Foreign-born
17.2%
Veterans (18+)
13.6%
With a disability
96.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
96.2%
High School+
37.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Teller County, Colorado has a population of 24,774 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 44 people per square mile.
The population of Teller County has grown 5.9% since 2010 (23,474 → 24,862), a +0.41% annualized rate.
The median household income in Teller County, Colorado is $80,666, with mean (average) household income of $103,056 and per-capita income of $46,242. 3.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Teller County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2.4%), Black or African American (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Teller County, Colorado is 52.0 years. Residents are 48.9% female and 51.1% male.
The median home value in Teller County is $445,000 and median monthly rent is $1,746. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 13,516 total housing units, 16.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Teller County, Colorado is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.
Denver is among the largest cities associated with Teller County, Colorado, with a population of 713,734.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.