Elbert County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Elbert County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08039
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 039
Geography
- Land Area
- 1850.09 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.17 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1850.26 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.315157
- Longitude
- -104.114076
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 27,609
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 21,701
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,279 | 91.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,331 | 8.4% |
| White | 23,879 | 86.5% |
| Black | 204 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 200 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 103 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 118 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,135 | 92.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,568 | 7.2% |
| White | 19,179 | 88.4% |
| Black | 279 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 251 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 267 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,874
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $134,038
- Poverty Rate
- 5.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,470
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,624 | 84.8% |
| Black | 215 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 199 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 21,767
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,168 | 10.0% |
| Republican | 10,431 | 47.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,835 | 40.6% |
| Other | 21 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,917 | 50.2% |
| Female | 10,850 | 49.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,816 | 81.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,290 | 5.9% |
| Black | 19 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 205 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,098
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 74.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,443 | 75.5% |
| Hispanic | 700 | 54.3% |
| Black | 10 | 52.6% |
| Asian | 133 | 64.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,969 | 73.0% |
| Female | 8,129 | 74.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,217 (20.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,282 (36.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,510
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $702,386
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,958
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 67.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 21.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.