Elbert County continues to grow along with the state of Colorado. What sets Elbert County apart from the rest of the region is the character of the West thriving amongst the people and land.

 

1,851

square miles

$124k

median household income

(42% above state average)

27,799

county population
(projected for 2030: 31,837)

58

miles to Denver International Airport

 

Elbert County Industries

Agriculture

over 1600 ranches/farms

Renewable Energy

454 wind turbines

Oil & Gas

70 approved drill permits with State

Manufacturing

prime for manufacturing and warehouse facilities

 
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Working in Elbert County

  • 41.9 minutes: average commute

  • 15,981 available workforce in the county

  • 900,000 available labor force within the region

 
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Transportation

Union Pacific train hauling material at sunset in Elbert County

  • SH 86
    East/west connection between I25 and I70

  • I-70
    Access to Denver, Denver International Airport, and the eastern plains

  • US 24
    Access to Colorado Springs

  • Ports to Plains
    Major U.S. trade corridor

  • Union Pacific rail
    30 miles of rail line paralleling I-70

 

Let's Start a Conversation

Marc Dettenrieder
Director of Community and Economic Development

(303) 947-4764 (cell)

(720) 595-3617 (desk)

Email Marc