Teller County, Colorado Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Teller County, 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 Teller County, Colorado. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Teller County, Colorado. The estimated population of Teller County, Colorado is 24,607 people, with a median age of 50.4.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,607
 -1.5% +3.53%
2020
24,981
+1.86%
-
2019
24,524
+1.7%
-
2018
24,113
+1.45%
-
2017
23,769
 - -

Population of Teller County, 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
85.7%
89.5%
 -4.25%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.7%
 +14.29%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
7.4%
6.2%
 +19.35%
Asian
0.6%
1%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.3%
2.3%
 +130.43%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

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 Teller County, 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 50.4 +0.4% 49.2 -1.2% 51.3 +1.99%
2020 50.2 +0.4% 49.8 +0.2% 50.3 +0.4%
2019 50 +0.2% 49.7 -1% 50.1 +0.8%
2018 49.9 +0.2% 50.2 0% 49.7 +0.2%
2017 49.8 - 50.2 - 49.6 -

The median age of Teller County, 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 9 995 +26.06% 1,017 -3.57% 1,279 972
10 to 19 1,294 -21.16% 1,481 -18.5% 1,037 1,217
20 to 29 1,050 +10.01% 987 +5.17% 1,141 1,027
30 to 39 1,158 +16.02% 1,156 +5.74% 1,346 1,214
40 to 49 1,439 +7.91% 1,438 -4.58% 1,541 1,365
50 to 59 2,528 -18.11% 2,482 -15.11% 2,094 2,125
60 to 69 2,258 +8.66% 2,182 +9.96% 2,445 2,389
70+ 1,204 +32.07% 1,100 +51.44% 1,634 1,781

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Teller County, Colorado is $68,677.00.

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 Teller County.

  • Under 25
    $32,857.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,629.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,064.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,529.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Teller County, 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 Teller County, Colorado is currently $88,416.00.

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.

6.31% of households in Teller County 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 Teller County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.48%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.10%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Teller County is $38,556.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Teller County 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
    19.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.09%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.18%

Employment

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

The total population of Teller County over the age of 16 is 20,895.

Of those people, a total of 58.60% 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 Teller County is 55.70%.

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 793 37.50% 31.60%
20 to 24 years 925 71.20% 0.20%
25 to 29 years 1,243 85.40% 6.50%
30 to 34 years 1,218 72.70% 5.20%
35 to 44 years 2,598 85.70% 4.70%
45 to 54 years 3,485 80.40% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 2,384 73.20% 3.00%
60 to 64 years 2,732 61.40% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 4,039 19.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,478 6.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Teller County. 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 19,412 57.10% 4.10%
Black or African American 184 71.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 161 92.50% 0.00%
Asian 73 69.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 100.00% 0.00%
Other 7 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,054 77.00% 10.50%
Hispanic or Latino 1,327 72.30% 4.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,460 56.60% 4.00%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Teller County is 11,642, with median earnings of $41,602.00.

Women in Teller County, Colorado earning approximately 63.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,642 $41,602.00
Male 6,231 $50,430.00
Female 5,411 $32,099.00

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 1,658 $52,092.00
Business and Financial 531 $55,758.00
Computer and Mathematical 527 $94,601.00
Architecture and Engineering 243 $77,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 141 $71,172.00
Community and Social Service 346 $28,421.00
Legal 90 $55,789.00
Educational and Library 800 $26,818.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 309 $14,416.00
Healthcare Practitioners 599 $57,423.00
Healthcare Support 276 $38,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 137 $36,534.00
Law Enforcement 113 $62,978.00
Food Preparation and Serving 336 $21,272.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 559 $29,875.00
Personal Care and Service 188 $22,885.00
Sales 1,152 $31,091.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,106 $36,981.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 133 $6,979.00
Construction and Extraction 649 $46,938.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 556 $35,702.00
Production 294 $63,857.00
Transportation and Material Moving 589 $36,043.00

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 960 $78,360.00 698 $46,886.00
Business and Financial 259 $65,266.00 272 $50,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 424 $93,564.00 103 $97,216.00
Architecture and Engineering 205 $79,861.00 38 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 141 $71,172.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 88 $66,630.00 258 $14,554.00
Legal 57 $43,456.00 33 $0.00
Educational and Library 220 $13,750.00 580 $46,985.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 216 $14,783.00 93 $7,589.00
Healthcare Practitioners 129 $115,509.00 470 $55,710.00
Healthcare Support 76 $50,882.00 200 $33,393.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 131 $36,875.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 94 $63,676.00 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 122 $21,667.00 214 $14,964.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 165 $28,250.00 394 $30,013.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $80,278.00 172 $19,792.00
Sales 619 $52,698.00 533 $23,479.00
Office and Administrative Support 171 $65,350.00 935 $36,867.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 111 $6,652.00 22 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 621 $46,354.00 28 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 541 $36,031.00 15 $0.00
Production 218 $71,172.00 76 $25,804.00
Transportation and Material Moving 457 $36,776.00 132 $9,134.00

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 10,557 households in Teller County, with an average household size of 2.32 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 6,752 families in Teller County with an average family size of 2.82 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 5,628 505 619 3,805
Average Household Size 2.87 3.29 2.93 1.29
Total Families 5,628 505 619 0
Average Household Size 2.85 2.55 2.74 0

Poverty

Of the 6,752 families in Teller County, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Teller County:

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 13,271 housing units in Teller County, Colorado.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,557 79.55%
Vacant 2,714 20.45%

14.24% of the total 13,271 housing units in Teller County are rental units. This is approximately 1,890 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,419 are occupied by the owner - or 63.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Teller County is $1,440.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Teller County 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
    248
  • Less than $500
    45
  • $500 to $999
    424
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    543
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    394
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    426
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    58
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Teller County is $328,900.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    186
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    239
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    435
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    906
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,888
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,340
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,261
  • $1,000,000 or more
    164

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    980
  • 1940 to 1949
    101
  • 1950 to 1959
    343
  • 1960 to 1969
    658
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,449
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,855
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,868
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,200
  • 2010 to 2013
    800
  • 2014 or later
    17

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 Teller County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    54
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,712
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,164
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,627

Commuting to Work

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

33.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Teller County.

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
    394
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,197
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,107
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    747
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    675
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    490
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    727
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    987
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    475
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,246
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,090
  • 90 or more minutes
    554

Summary

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Places in Teller County, Colorado

We have data for 9 places in Teller County, Colorado. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.