Elbert County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Elbert County is located in Colorado with a total population of 27,152. It is the 21st most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elbert County is 44.8 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elbert County is $129,477. This is 40% higher than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 65% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $664,600. Housing costs are 32% higher than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Elbert County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.6%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.6%) is well below the state average of 22.2%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower 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 96.8%.