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.
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1,851
square miles
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$124k
median household income
(42% above state average)![](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61361bec12d93a2ad8052da0/t/6178780da0d1b31d6e5df6c5/1635285005603/icon-population.png)
27,799
county population
(projected for 2030: 31,837)
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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
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 I70I-70
Access to Denver, Denver International Airport, and the eastern plainsUS 24
Access to Colorado SpringsPorts to Plains
Major U.S. trade corridorUnion Pacific rail
30 miles of rail line paralleling I-70
Let's Start a Conversation
Marc Dettenrieder
Director of Community and Economic Development