Clear Creek County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Clear Creek County is located in Colorado with a total population of 9,358. It is the 39th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clear Creek County is 49.2 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. Only 14.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clear Creek County is $96,667. This is 5% higher than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $572,800. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clear Creek County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.6%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.6%) is well below the state average of 22.2%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

56.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%. Notably, 26.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.