Chaffee County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Chaffee County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08015
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 015
Geography
- Land Area
- 1013.41 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.54 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1014.95 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.734599
- Longitude
- -106.300025
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,895
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 17,092
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,019 | 90.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,876 | 9.4% |
| White | 17,073 | 85.8% |
| Black | 250 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,615 | 91.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,471 | 8.6% |
| White | 14,678 | 85.9% |
| Black | 252 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 187 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 506 | 3.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,178
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $83,976
- Poverty Rate
- 7.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,558
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,618 | 87.3% |
| Black | 262 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,620
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,893 | 24.9% |
| Republican | 4,169 | 26.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,330 | 46.9% |
| Other | 21 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,690 | 49.2% |
| Female | 7,929 | 50.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,850 | 82.3% |
| Hispanic | 768 | 4.9% |
| Black | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,810
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 75.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,831 | 76.5% |
| Hispanic | 467 | 60.8% |
| Black | 10 | 76.9% |
| Asian | 86 | 67.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,705 | 74.2% |
| Female | 6,104 | 77.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,427 (14.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,752 (46.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,482
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $653,815
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,656
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 59.3%
- Work From Home
- 25.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.