Chaffee County, Colorado
Total Population: 19,876
County Seat: Salida
Median Home Value
$598,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$70,909
Across all households
Median Age
47.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
45.4%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
14.6%
65 Years and Over
25.8%
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.1%
No Health Insurance
7.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
45.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$70,909
Mean Household Income
$100,353
Per Capita Income
$43,357
Unemployment Rate (16+)
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In Labor Force (19–64)
80.2%
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.0%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$598,500
Median Rent
$1,514/mo
Total Housing Units
11,315
Owner-Occupied
72.9%
Renter-Occupied
27.1%
Vacancy Rate
18.7%
Married Couple Households
52.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
22.2%
Average Household Size
2.00
Broadband Internet Access
86.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 08015.