Teller County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Teller County is located in Colorado with a total population of 24,774. It is the 24th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Teller County is 52.0 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Teller County is $80,666. This is 13% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $445,000. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Teller County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.4%) is well below the state average of 22.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

37.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% 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 96.2%. Notably, 15.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.