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Teller County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Teller County, Colorado has a population of 24,825, the 24th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $85,361 and the median home value is $479,900. The poverty rate is 7.6%.

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

Teller County Quick Facts

Population 24,825
Median Household Income $85,361
Median Home Value $479,900
Poverty Rate 7.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Median Age 52.2 years
Homeownership Rate 81.0%
Affordability Ratio 5.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.9%
High School Graduation 96.2%
Cities/Places 7
Population 24,825 24th of 64
Median Income $85,361 11% lower than state
Poverty Rate 7.6%
Unemployment 3.7%

How Teller County Changed

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

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population24,77424,825+0.2%
Median household income$80,666$85,361+5.8%
Median home value$445,000$479,900+7.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.5%
$25K-$50K 14.8%
$50K-$100K 33.0%
$100K+ 41.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.2%
$10K-$15K
2.4%
$15K-$20K
2.3%
$20K-$25K
3.6%
$25K-$30K
3.1%
$30K-$35K
2.1%
$35K-$40K
2.2%
$40K-$45K
4.5%
$45K-$50K
2.9%
$50K-$60K
10.8%
$60K-$75K
8.9%
$75K-$100K
13.2%
$100K-$125K
13.0%
$125K-$150K
8.3%
$150K-$200K
9.6%
$200K+
10.8%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%
57.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,880/mo 26.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

29out of 100
Low Diversity

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

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Teller County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Woodland Park7,949$99,2385.1%$549,200
Cripple Creek955$41,84020.3%$285,800
Victor388$55,5217.5%$212,100
Florissant192$96,1730.0%N/A
Midland182$87,1760.0%$495,500
Goldfield160N/A0.0%$154,500
Divide87N/A0.0%N/A

Population Overview

Teller County is located in Colorado with a total population of 24,825. It is the 24th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Teller County is 52.2 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Teller County is $85,361. This is 11% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $479,900. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Teller County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.7%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

37.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower 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 96.2%. Notably, 15.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Teller 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 Teller County, Colorado?

Teller County has a population of 24,825, making it the 24th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Teller County?

The median household income in Teller County is $85,361 with a poverty rate of 7.6%.

How many cities are in Teller County, Colorado?

Teller County contains 7 Census-designated places.