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Teller County, Colorado
Teller County, Colorado. Teller County had 24,756 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 8 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 08119.
Teller County is one of the 2 counties of the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,756
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,710 · ACS 2020-2024: 24,825
Median household income
$85,361
±$5,719 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$479,900
±$17,360 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,880
±$235 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Teller County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,710 residents in Teller County. The Census Bureau estimates 24,756 for July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 24,825 over 557 square miles of land.
| Measure | Teller County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,825 | 5,862,189 | +301 |
| Households | 11,860±326 | 2,374,218 | +1,612 |
| Average household size | 2.08±0.06 | 2.42 | −0.30 |
| Housing units | 13,674±27 | 2,589,053 | +418 |
Teller County's population since 2000
From 20,555 in 2000 to 24,756 in 2025: up 20.4%. 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 Teller County?
Teller County holds 8 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Woodland Park with 8,014 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Woodland Park | 7,920 | $99,238 |
|---|---|---|
| Cripple Creek | 1,155 | $41,840 |
| Victor | 379 | $55,521 |
| MidlandGEOID 0850380 | 182 | $87,176 |
| DivideGEOID 0820605 | 143 | not published |
| FlorissantGEOID 0827095 | 128 | $96,173 |
| GoldfieldGEOID 0830890 | 63 | not published |
| Green Mountain Falls | 646 | $101,827 |
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 Teller County?
The median resident of Teller County is 52.2 years old; 15.7% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.7%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Teller County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.2±0.9 | 37.7 | +2.2 |
| Under 18 years | 15.7%±0.3 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1%±0.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.7% | 22.5% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.9%±1.8 pts | 64.8% | −4.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 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 | 6.5%±1.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 9.8% | −1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.0%±1.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4%±1.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9%±1.4 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2%±1.1 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.9%±3.0 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.5%±2.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9%±1.3 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 Teller County earn?
Half of Teller County's 11,860 households earn less than $85,361 a year (±$5,719), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $81,954 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Teller County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,361±$5,719 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $109,174±$5,399 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,784±$2,516 | $52,636 | +$6,845 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6%±1.7 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.4%±5.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9%±2.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8%±2.1 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 Teller County?
Owners occupy 81.0% of Teller County's occupied homes and renters 19.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $479,900 by its owner (±$17,360). The median renter pays $1,880 a month including utilities, and 43.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Teller County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $479,900±$17,360 | $539,400 | +$119,676 |
| Median gross rent | $1,880±$235 | $1,761 | +$524 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.3%±9.6 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,923±$71 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.0%±2.5 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,674±27 | 2,589,053 | +418 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±3.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.4%±2.5 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.9%±1.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.4%±1.7 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 Teller County building?
Builders took permits for 118 new housing units across Teller County in 2025 (118 single-family), 4.8 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 Teller County get to work?
66.9% of Teller County's workers drive alone and 20.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Teller County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.8%±2.1 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.3 pts | 4.6% | −2.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 66.9%±3.6 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±2.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.5%±2.8 pts | 21.0% | +11.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.7 min±2.3 | 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 Teller County's census tracts?
Teller County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,799 (Tract 102.03) to $111,859 (Tract 101.08).
| Tract 101.0408119010104 | 2,410±361 | $91,048 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 101.0708119010107 | 3,490±358 | $90,363 |
| Tract 101.0808119010108 | 4,210±486 | $111,859 |
| Tract 101.0908119010109 | 2,322±483 | $78,859 |
| Tract 101.1008119010110 | 2,159±347 | $84,000 |
| Tract 101.1108119010111 | 2,990±330 | $95,781 |
| Tract 101.1208119010112 | 3,835±590 | $73,669 |
| Tract 102.0308119010203 | 3,409±394 | $58,799 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Teller County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 40th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 64 |
| Median household income | 24th of 64 |
| Median home value | 24th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 54th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28th of 64 |
| Median age | 6th 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 Teller 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.