Clear Creek County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Clear Creek County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Clear Creek County, Colorado has a population of 9,262, the 39th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $94,577 and the median home value is $608,500. The poverty rate is 6.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Clear Creek County Quick Facts

Population 9,262

Median Household Income $94,577

Median Home Value $608,500

Poverty Rate 6.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 49.1 years

Homeownership Rate 81.6%

Affordability Ratio 6.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 57.5%

High School Graduation 93.5%

Cities/Places 12

Population 9,262 39th of 64

Median Income $94,577 about the same as state

Poverty Rate 6.4%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Clear Creek County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	9,358	9,262	-1.0%
Median household income	$96,667	$94,577	-2.2%
Median home value	$572,800	$608,500	+6.2%

Median Household Income

Clear Creek

$94,577

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Clear Creek

$608,500

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.5%

$25K-$50K 14.0%

$50K-$100K 28.0%

$100K+ 48.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.5%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

1.8%

$20K-$25K

1.7%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

2.0%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

4.0%

$60K-$75K

13.8%

$75K-$100K

10.3%

$100K-$125K

7.0%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

16.1%

$200K+

19.3%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

67.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.6%

Renter 18.4%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,467/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.8%

18-34

15.9%

35-54

29.1%

55-74

32.4%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Clear Creek County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Idaho Springs	1,986	$89,436	6.9%	$446,500
Georgetown	1,053	$79,118	13.4%	$521,700
Upper Bear Creek	954	$186,071	3.6%	$1,075,600
Floyd Hill	841	$182,981	0.0%	$802,900
Upper Witter Gulch	731	$250,000+	5.8%	$756,400
Empire	672	$66,797	12.7%	$356,500
Pine Valley	392	$127,104	0.0%	$753,000
Downieville-Lawson-Dumont	345	$57,784	13.6%	$383,700
Echo Hills	180	N/A	6.1%	$920,700
Silver Plume	127	$52,083	17.3%	$473,500
Blue Valley	120	$80,100	0.0%	N/A
St. Mary's	68	$25,357	54.4%	N/A

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Population Overview

Clear Creek County is located in Colorado with a total population of 9,262. It is the 39th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clear Creek County is 49.1 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clear Creek County is $94,577. This is about the same as the state median of $95,470. It is also 17% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $608,500. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clear Creek County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

57.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%. Notably, 26.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clear Creek County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clear Creek County, Colorado?

Clear Creek County has a population of 9,262, making it the 39th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Clear Creek County?

The median household income in Clear Creek County is $94,577 with a poverty rate of 6.4%.

How many cities are in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

Clear Creek County contains 12 Census-designated places.