County profile · Colorado
Elbert County, CO market data
How Elbert County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 30,534
- +16.5% since 2020
- Households
- 10,004
- Median household income
- $132,685
- +33.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $709,800
- Jobs located here
- 4,921
- Highest market score
- 99
- Gyms, #1 of 1,792 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Elbert County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Elbert County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Elbert County has an estimated 30,534 people and 10,004 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Elbert County grew 16.5%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Elbert County is $132,685, 64% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 33.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Elbert County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 184, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on groceries (113, still above the U.S.).
Of the business types scored in Elbert County, gyms (99), grocery and convenience stores (98) and restaurants and cafes (97) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gyms, that ranks #1 of 1,792 scored counties.
Elbert County is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for veterinarians (3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (72% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Elbert County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Elbert County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyms | 99 | #1 of 1,792 | 6 | 6.0 | $2.9M | 221 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 98 | #3 of 2,402 | 12 | 12.0 | $5.9M | 175 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 97 | #2 of 2,405 | 49 | 49.0 | $1.1M | 287 | 24 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 97 | #2 of 2,222 | 8 | 8.0 | $6.5M | 213 | 10 |
| Gas stations | 96 | #3 of 2,358 | 9 | 9.0 | $4.5M | 189 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 95 | #1 of 2,394 | 24 | 24.0 | $684K | 448 | 10 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 95 | #3 of 2,405 | 17 | 17.0 | $3.1M | 462 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 95 | #4 of 2,210 | 10 | 10.0 | $2.4M | 267 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 94 | #2 of 1,769 | 7 | 7.0 | $1.9M | 212 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 93 | #1 of 1,886 | 5 | 5.0 | $3.3M | 334 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 91 | #24 of 2,087 | 9 | 9.0 | $2.6M | 206 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 90 | #9 of 2,385 | 21 | 21.0 | $618K | 290 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 89 | #28 of 2,063 | 10 | 10.0 | $5.2M | 141 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 86 | #28 of 2,339 | 11 | 11.0 | $1.2M | 274 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 84 | #31 of 2,088 | 12 | 12.0 | $1.4M | 217 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 78 | #151 of 2,378 | 23 | 23.0 | $736K | 165 | 14 |
| Auto repair and car care | 78 | #156 of 2,401 | 39 | 39.0 | $434K | 162 | 19 |
| Insurance agencies | 75 | #337 of 2,272 | 13 | 13.0 | $2.2M | 173 | 11 |
| Real estate | 71 | #188 of 2,229 | 20 | 20.0 | Index only | 254 | 29 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 70 | #212 of 2,176 | 18 | 18.0 | Index only | 224 | 22 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 63 | #406 of 1,493 | 6 | 6.0 | $2.8M | 95 | 30 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 62 | #424 of 1,461 | 6 | 6.0 | $2.2M | 87 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 60 | #505 of 1,771 | 10 | 10.0 | $1.7M | 100 | 37 |
| Roofing and gutters | 51 | #584 of 1,177 | 6 | 6.0 | $6M | 71 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 49 | #1,090 of 2,057 | 19 | 19.0 | $1.9M | 78 | 48 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 47 | #973 of 1,707 | 11 | 11.0 | $3.3M | 69 | 23 |
| Veterinarians | 45 | #883 of 1,485 | 10 | 10.0 | $1.3M | 49 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 43 | #1,416 of 2,200 | 30 | 30.0 | $442K | 50 | 14 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $4.2M | 168 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $17.8M | 226 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $4.1M | 171 | 5 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $4.3M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $17.4M | 419 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $23.8M | 256 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $5.6M | 87 | 7 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $4.4M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $8.5M | Too few | 5 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $18.1M | Too few | 20 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $8.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $26.1M | Too few | 10 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $8.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $13M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $16.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $16.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $16.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Elbert County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $16.9M | $1,692 | 177 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $40.5M | $4,050 | 156 |
| Food away from home | $52.1M | $5,209 | 128 |
| Groceries | $71.3M | $7,124 | 113 |
| Personal care products and services | $13M | $1,297 | 129 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10.7M | $1,066 | 184 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $17.3M | $1,726 | 176 |
| Medical and dental services | $16.4M | $1,640 | 127 |
| Pets | $13.2M | $1,324 | 146 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $23.5M | $2,349 | 114 |
| Vehicle insurance | $28.3M | $2,824 | 144 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $36.2M | $3,620 | 120 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16.7M | $1,672 | 118 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $220.1M | $22,005 | 132 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Elbert County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 30,534+16.5% since 2020
- Households
- 10,004
- Median age
- 45.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 95%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.8
- Land area
- 1,851 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 15
- Median household income
- $132,685+33.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $161,186
- Median home value
- $709,800
- Jobs located here
- 4,921
- Daytime population
- 17,161Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Elbert County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Elbert County at 30,534 people in 2025, up 16.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 10,004 households. Median household income rose 33.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Elbert County, CO spend?
Households in Elbert County spend about $220.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $71.3M on groceries and $52.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Elbert County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 184, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on groceries (113, still above the U.S.).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Elbert County, CO?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Elbert County are for gyms (99), grocery and convenience stores (98) and restaurants and cafes (97). Elbert County ranks #1 of 1,792 scored counties for gyms.
How does Elbert County, CO compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Elbert County is $132,685 a year, 64% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 16.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $709,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Elbert County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for veterinarians (3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (72% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 28 of the 56 business types have a score in Elbert County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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