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
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,774 | 24,825 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $80,666 | $85,361 | +5.8% |
| Median home value | $445,000 | $479,900 | +7.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Teller County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park | 7,949 | $99,238 | 5.1% | $549,200 |
| Cripple Creek | 955 | $41,840 | 20.3% | $285,800 |
| Victor | 388 | $55,521 | 7.5% | $212,100 |
| Florissant | 192 | $96,173 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Midland | 182 | $87,176 | 0.0% | $495,500 |
| Goldfield | 160 | N/A | 0.0% | $154,500 |
| Divide | 87 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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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.