Telluride CCD, San Miguel County, Colorado Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Telluride CCD, Colorado, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Telluride CCD, Colorado. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Telluride CCD, Colorado. The estimated population of Telluride CCD, Colorado is 6,397 people, with a median age of 39.5.

We can look at the total population in Telluride CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,397
+2.3%
+8.44%
2020
6,253
+0.66%
-
2019
6,212
+1.84%
-
2018
6,100
+3.41%
-
2017
5,899
- -

Population of Telluride CCD, Colorado by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
84%
85.4%
-1.64%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.2%
+50.00%
Native
1.2%
0.5%
+140.00%
Hispanic
11.3%
10.6%
+6.60%
Asian
1%
1.4%
-28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.4%
+14.29%
Other
0.5%
0.4%
+25.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Telluride CCD, Colorado by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.5 +2.33% 39.6 -5.71% 39.3 +7.08%
2020 38.6 -2.28% 42 +1.2% 36.7 -4.18%
2019 39.5 -3.42% 41.5 -0.72% 38.3 -4.49%
2018 40.9 -1.21% 41.8 -0.24% 40.1 -1.96%
2017 41.4 - 41.9 - 40.9 -

The median age of Telluride CCD, Colorado gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 281 +34.5% 268 -20.92% 373 210
10 to 19 361 3.04% 214 +31.13% 360 285
20 to 29 457 -17.49% 448 +18.73% 382 530
30 to 39 355 +66.59% 373 +16.73% 647 433
40 to 49 612 -24.21% 592 -12.93% 475 516
50 to 59 518 +6.53% 386 +21.03% 550 473
60 to 69 467 -12.93% 350 -22.52% 409 274
70+ 146 +81.86% 71 +112.5% 301 179

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Telluride CCD, Colorado is $72,703.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Telluride CCD.

  • Under 25
    $26,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,469.00
  • 45 to 64
    $81,771.00
  • 65 and over
    $77,813.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Telluride CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Telluride CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Telluride CCD, Colorado is currently $117,186.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

12.41% of households in Telluride CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Telluride CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.70%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.97%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.94%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.41%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Telluride CCD is $54,477.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Telluride CCD by the total population of Telluride CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Telluride CCD, Colorado, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Telluride CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    64.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.13%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15.77%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.56%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Telluride CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Telluride CCD over the age of 16 is 5,410.

Of those people, a total of 76.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Telluride CCD is 73.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 241 24.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 283 53.40% 8.60%
25 to 29 years 629 99.40% 12.50%
30 to 34 years 578 99.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,020 84.10% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 969 82.70% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 527 77.40% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 346 76.90% 1.10%
65 to 74 years 688 47.10% 1.90%
75 years and over 129 37.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Telluride CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,986 77.90% 3.30%
Black or African American 19 94.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 79 55.70% 0.00%
Asian 64 15.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 95 14.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 167 86.80% 4.10%
Hispanic or Latino 508 85.40% 0.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,605 76.10% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Telluride CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Telluride CCD is 3,979, with median earnings of $44,476.00.

Women in Telluride CCD, Colorado earning approximately 90.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,979 $44,476.00
Male 2,352 $46,197.00
Female 1,627 $41,844.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 816 $63,194.00
Business and Financial 203 $96,458.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $80,714.00
Architecture and Engineering 128 $67,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 49 $88,203.00
Community and Social Service 41 $39,844.00
Legal 107 $64,141.00
Educational and Library 293 $39,350.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 132 $40,449.00
Healthcare Practitioners 125 $69,196.00
Healthcare Support 70 $39,545.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $60,000.00
Law Enforcement 30 $34,706.00
Food Preparation and Serving 168 $28,636.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 213 $26,917.00
Personal Care and Service 187 $27,083.00
Sales 571 $37,260.00
Office and Administrative Support 195 $32,893.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 199 $55,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 87 $33,750.00
Production 114 $41,646.00
Transportation and Material Moving 113 $39,135.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 580 $66,488.00 236 $54,907.00
Business and Financial 112 $65,962.00 91 $102,292.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $81,250.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 112 $78,750.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 35 $88,828.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00 25 $87,917.00
Legal 79 $54,770.00 28 $64,688.00
Educational and Library 40 $44,167.00 253 $38,229.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 62 $41,154.00 70 $24,722.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $78,359.00 86 $67,857.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 64 $39,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $60,000.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $34,706.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 129 $31,563.00 39 $26,518.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 123 $31,250.00 90 $17,045.00
Personal Care and Service 77 $27,250.00 110 $27,045.00
Sales 244 $39,118.00 327 $35,813.00
Office and Administrative Support 136 $33,500.00 59 $31,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 166 $47,083.00 33 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 87 $33,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 106 $41,707.00 8 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 69 $42,865.00 44 $4,792.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,876 households in Telluride CCD, with an average household size of 2.22 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,487 families in Telluride CCD with an average family size of 2.73 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,159 115 213 1,389
Average Household Size 2.83 3.25 2.62 1.56
Total Families 1,159 115 213 0
Average Household Size 2.81 2.7 2.3 0

Poverty

Of the 1,487 families in Telluride CCD, 3.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Telluride CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,663 housing units in Telluride CCD, Colorado.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,876 50.79%
Vacant 2,787 49.21%

19.99% of the total 5,663 housing units in Telluride CCD are rental units. This is approximately 1,132 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,650 are occupied by the owner - or 29.14% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Telluride CCD is $1,293.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Telluride CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    94
  • Less than $500
    57
  • $500 to $999
    361
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    281
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    154
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    43
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    130
  • $3,000 or more
    106

Property Value

The median value of a property in Telluride CCD is $580,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Telluride CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    76
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    38
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    93
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    108
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    432
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    436
  • $1,000,000 or more
    467

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Telluride CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Telluride CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    303
  • 1940 to 1949
    17
  • 1950 to 1959
    14
  • 1960 to 1969
    166
  • 1970 to 1979
    860
  • 1980 to 1989
    902
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,797
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,323
  • 2010 to 2013
    281
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Telluride CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    135
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,388
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,016
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    337

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Telluride CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Telluride CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

14.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Telluride CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    184
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    661
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    774
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    811
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    343
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    110
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    174
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    38
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    23
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    61
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    35
  • 90 or more minutes
    4

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Telluride CCD, Colorado in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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