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Clear Creek County, Colorado
Clear Creek County, Colorado. Clear Creek County had 8,994 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.0% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. It holds 14 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 9 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 08019.
Clear Creek County is one of the 10 counties of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,994
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,397 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,262
Median household income
$94,577
±$16,910 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$608,500
±$38,436 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,467
±$159 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Clear Creek County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,397 residents in Clear Creek County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,994 for July 1, 2025, down 4.0% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,262 over 395 square miles of land.
| Measure | Clear Creek County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,262 | 5,862,189 | −233 |
| Households | 4,677±271 | 2,374,218 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.96±0.11 | 2.42 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 5,814±23 | 2,589,053 | no clear change |
Clear Creek County's population since 2000
From 9,322 in 2000 to 8,994 in 2025: down 3.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Clear Creek County?
Clear Creek County holds 14 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 9 census-designated places. The largest is Idaho Springs with 1,842 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Idaho Springs | 1,782 | $89,436 |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 1,118 | $79,118 |
| Floyd Hill | 1,048 | $182,981 |
| Upper Bear CreekGEOID 0879785 | 984 | $186,071 |
| Downieville-Lawson-DumontGEOID 0821390 | 527 | $57,784 |
| Upper Witter GulchGEOID 0879800 | 380 | $250,000 or more |
| Pine ValleyGEOID 0859520 | 363 | $127,104 |
| Empire | 345 | $66,797 |
| St. Mary'sGEOID 0867142 | 333 | $25,357 |
| Echo HillsGEOID 0822882 | 313 | not published |
| Brook ForestGEOID 0808950 | 622 | $116,528 |
| Silver PlumeGEOID 0870360 | 207 | $52,083 |
| Blue ValleyGEOID 0807455 | 173 | $80,100 |
| Central | – | $61,622 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clear Creek County?
The median resident of Clear Creek County is 49.1 years old; 14.8% are under 18 and 22.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.8%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clear Creek County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.1±0.7 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.8%±1.0 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.7%±0.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.8% | 22.5% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.8%±0.9 pts | 64.8% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 3.2% | +0.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±0.9 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1%±1.6 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9%±1.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4%±2.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±1.9 pts | 7.7% | −4.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5%±2.2 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.5%±3.4 pts | 45.7% | +9.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.4%±4.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±1.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clear Creek County earn?
Half of Clear Creek County's 4,677 households earn less than $94,577 a year (±$16,910), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $82,530 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clear Creek County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,577±$16,910 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $136,303±$12,098 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $66,540±$6,074 | $52,636 | +$18,293 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.4%±2.0 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.0%±4.4 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0%±2.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2%±2.8 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clear Creek County?
Owners occupy 81.6% of Clear Creek County's occupied homes and renters 18.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $608,500 by its owner (±$38,436). The median renter pays $1,467 a month including utilities, and 36.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clear Creek County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $608,500±$38,436 | $539,400 | +$142,929 |
| Median gross rent | $1,467±$159 | $1,761 | +$313 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.5%±13.6 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,311±$189 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.6%±3.8 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,814±23 | 2,589,053 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±5.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.6%±3.4 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5%±1.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.1%±3.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Clear Creek County building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units across Clear Creek County in 2025 (21 single-family), 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clear Creek County get to work?
62.1% of Clear Creek County's workers drive alone and 24.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Clear Creek County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.8%±3.1 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±2.4 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.1%±4.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1%±2.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.9%±2.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.2%±5.0 pts | 21.0% | +11.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min±2.7 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Clear Creek County's census tracts?
Clear Creek County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $66,311 (Tract 149) to $174,563 (Tract 147.01).
| Tract 147.0108019014701 | 2,676±346 | $174,563 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 147.0208019014702 | 2,009±328 | $90,000 |
| Tract 14808019014800 | 2,012±356 | $92,546 |
| Tract 14908019014900 | 2,565±259 | $66,311 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Clear Creek County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 39th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 56th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th of 64 |
| Median household income | 16th of 64 |
| Median home value | 15th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 24th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 57th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 64 |
| Median age | 12th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clear Creek County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.