Economy & Jobs — Elbert County, Colorado

Employment

Total Establishments710
Total Employees3,281
Avg Annual Employment4,889
Avg Annual Pay$60,082
Total Annual Wages$293,714,217
Annual Payroll (thousands)$157,703
Unemployment Rate2.3%

Income

Median Household Income$124,360
Poverty Rate4.3%
IRS Returns14,100
Total AGI (thousands)$1,611,191
Average AGI per Return$114,269

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$156,746,177
Per Capita$6,014
Population Basis26,062

Agriculture

Total Farms1,437
Land in Farms (acres)9,398
Avg Farm Size (acres)6.50
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants12
Fast Food8
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A