Chaffee County, Colorado

Total Population: 19,876

County Seat: Salida

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.5%
Hispanic or Latino9.7%
Two or More Races3.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

45.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$70,909

Mean Household Income

$100,353

Per Capita Income

$43,357

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 08015.