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Ellicott, CO
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado.
Population
1,404
Land area
10.9sq mi
People per sq mi
129
ZIP codes
0
Ellicott and its ZIP codes
Ellicott at a glance
- Ellicott is about 2.3 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Median rent is $634 a month.
Local data for Ellicott, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ellicott, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
52.6%
Median rent
$634/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.3%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (860), German Americans (114), Irish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Ellicott.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,897
307,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.2B
FY 2026, $12,607 per person
How people get to work
Ellicott, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ellicott, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
3,281
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,208
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
15.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellicott, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Ellicott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CalhanTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| PeytonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| FountainCity | 17 mi | 22.3 |
| Cimarron HillsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| Security-WidefieldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 12.9 |
| StratmoorCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| Black ForestCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 100.6 |
| Fort CarsonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 28 |
| Colorado SpringsCity | 23 mi | 202.1 |
| RamahTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Rock Creek ParkCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| SimlaTown | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| Air Force AcademyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 10 |
| GleneagleCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.3 |
| ElbertCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| Manitou SpringsCity | 29 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellicott, CO in?
- Ellicott is in El Paso County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Ellicott, CO?
- About 1,404 people live in Ellicott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellicott?
- Nearby places include Calhan (15 mi), Peyton (16 mi), Fountain (17 mi), Cimarron Hills (17 mi), Security-Widefield (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023