Economy & Jobs — Chaffee County, Colorado
Employment
| Total Establishments | 1,075 |
| Total Employees | 7,189 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 9,229 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $52,718 |
| Total Annual Wages | $486,560,252 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $320,539 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $65,703 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% |
| IRS Returns | 11,150 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $1,003,197 |
| Average AGI per Return | $89,973 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $148,779,277 |
| Per Capita | $7,639 |
| Population Basis | 19,476 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 36 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 63,301 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 1,758 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 45 |
| Fast Food | 22 |
| Bars | 4 |
| Coffee & Snacks | 14 |