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Elizabeth, CO

Town in Elbert County, Colorado.

Population

2,244

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,050

ZIP codes

0

Elizabeth and its ZIP codes

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Elizabeth at a glance

  • Elizabeth is about 19 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • The median household income is $112,986, 18% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $475,900 (12% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,808 a month.

Local data for Elizabeth, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Elizabeth, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$112,986

Poverty rate

2.0%

Median home value

$475,900

Median rent

$1,808/mo

Homeownership

94.2%

Bachelor's or higher

46.8%

Median age

32.7

Average commute

39.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (546), Irish Americans (423), Italian Americans (190).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elbert County. PPP loans are for Elizabeth.

Details

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

Elbert County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Elizabeth, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.0%
  • Carpooled12.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
  • Worked from home11.2%

Average one-way commute: 39.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Elizabeth, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

85° / 18°F

19.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Elizabeth, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.1%

U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts

Diabetes

6.5%

U.S. 12.1% -5.6 pts

Smoking

10.7%

U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.6%

U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts

Cities near Elizabeth

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Ponderosa ParkCensus-designated place3 mi14.4
FranktownCensus-designated place7.8 mi2.9
KiowaTown7.9 mi0.9
The PineryCensus-designated place10 mi10.4
ElbertCensus-designated place10 mi0.5
Castle RockTown11 mi34.7
ParkerTown13 mi22.4
Stepping StoneCensus-designated place16 mi0.7
StonegateCensus-designated place16 mi1.8
Sierra RidgeCensus-designated place16 mi0.5
Castle Pines VillageCensus-designated place16 mi4.5
Meridian VillageCensus-designated place16 mi0.5
LarkspurTown17 mi1.6
Grand View EstatesCensus-designated place17 mi1
Castle PinesCity17 mi9.6
Brick CenterCensus-designated place18 mi5.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Elizabeth, CO in?
Elizabeth is in Elbert County, Colorado.
What is the population of Elizabeth, CO?
About 2,244 people live in Elizabeth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Elizabeth?
Nearby places include Ponderosa Park (3 mi), Franktown (7.8 mi), Kiowa (7.9 mi), The Pinery (10 mi), Elbert (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023