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Telluride, CO
Town in San Miguel County, Colorado.
Population
2,160
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
977
ZIP codes
0
Telluride and its ZIP codes
Telluride at a glance
- Telluride is about 17 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $102,405, 7% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- Median rent is $3,056 a month.
Local data for Telluride, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Telluride, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,405
Poverty rate
0.6%
Median rent
$3,056/mo
Homeownership
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
85.7%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
6.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (752), Irish Americans (563), Polish Americans (341).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Miguel County. PPP loans are for Telluride.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,516
6,079 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$160,783
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42M
FY 2026, $5,204 per person
How people get to work
Telluride, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone16.3%
- Carpooled1.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked46.4%
- Bicycle18.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home17.2%
Average one-way commute: 6.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Telluride, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
3,358
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
147
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 0°F
20.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Telluride, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.3%
U.S. 33.3% -8.0 pts
Diabetes
6.7%
U.S. 12.1% -5.4 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Telluride
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain VillageTown | 2.5 mi | 3.3 |
| OphirTown | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| OurayCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| SilvertonTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| SawpitTown | 12 mi | 0 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| PlacervilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| RidgwayTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Loghill VillageCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.2 |
| RicoTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake CityTown | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| ColonaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Telluride, CO in?
- Telluride is in San Miguel County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Telluride, CO?
- About 2,160 people live in Telluride, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Telluride?
- Nearby places include Mountain Village (2.5 mi), Ophir (4.8 mi), Ouray (10 mi), Silverton (11 mi), Sawpit (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023