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Elbert, CO
Census-designated place in Elbert County, Colorado.
Population
164
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
299
ZIP codes
0
Elbert and its ZIP codes
Elbert at a glance
- Elbert is about 5.3 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Elbert, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elbert County. PPP loans are for Elbert.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,264
5,138 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,244
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $7,059 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elbert, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,136
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 9°F
21.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elbert, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.3%
U.S. 33.3% -8.0 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Elbert
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KiowaTown | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| ElizabethTown | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| PeytonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Ponderosa ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 14.4 |
| Black ForestCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 100.6 |
| FranktownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| Castle RockTown | 18 mi | 34.7 |
| CalhanTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| WoodmoorCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.1 |
| LarkspurTown | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| MonumentTown | 19 mi | 7 |
| The PineryCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.4 |
| GleneagleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| Palmer LakeTown | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| RamahTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| ParkerTown | 23 mi | 22.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elbert, CO in?
- Elbert is in Elbert County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Elbert, CO?
- About 164 people live in Elbert, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elbert?
- Nearby places include Kiowa (9.8 mi), Elizabeth (10 mi), Peyton (13 mi), Ponderosa Park (13 mi), Black Forest (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023