Elbert County, Colorado facts for kids
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Elbert County
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St. Mark United Presbyterian Church Elbert, Colorado.
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Location within the U.S. state of Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Founded | February 2, 1874 |
| Named for | Samuel Hitt Elbert |
| Seat | Kiowa |
| Largest town | Elizabeth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,851 sq mi (4,790 km2) |
| • Land | 1,851 sq mi (4,790 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) 0.01%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 26,062 |
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28,806  |
| • Density | 14.080/sq mi (5.4363/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Elbert County is a county located in the state of Colorado, in the United States. It's a place where many people live and work. In 2020, about 26,062 people called Elbert County home. The main town, or county seat, is Kiowa. The biggest town in the county is Elizabeth. Elbert County is part of the larger Denver area, which includes cities like Aurora and Lakewood.
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History of Elbert County
How Elbert County Was Formed
Elbert County was created a long time ago, on February 2, 1874. It was made from the eastern parts of Douglas County. Just a few days later, on February 6, 1874, the county got even bigger. It took in a piece of northern Greenwood County when that county was dissolved.
Who Elbert County Is Named After
The county was named after a very important person, Samuel Hitt Elbert. He was the Governor of the Territory of Colorado when Elbert County was first formed.
Changes to Elbert County's Size
In 1889, Elbert County became its current size. Some of its eastern parts were used to create three new counties: Lincoln, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne counties.
Geography of Elbert County
Land and Water Areas
Elbert County covers a large area. It has a total area of about 1,851 square miles (4,794 square kilometers). Almost all of this is land. Only a tiny bit, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
Neighboring Counties
Elbert County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Arapahoe County to the north
- Lincoln County to the east
- El Paso County to the south
- Douglas County to the west
Main Roads and Highways
Several important roads run through Elbert County, helping people travel around. These include:
Interstate 70
I-70 Bus.- I-70 Bus.
U.S. Highway 24
U.S. Highway 40
U.S. Highway 287
State Highway 86
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People of Elbert County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,708 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,856 | 8.7% | |
| 1900 | 3,101 | 67.1% | |
| 1910 | 5,331 | 71.9% | |
| 1920 | 6,980 | 30.9% | |
| 1930 | 6,580 | −5.7% | |
| 1940 | 5,460 | −17.0% | |
| 1950 | 4,477 | −18.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,708 | −17.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,903 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 6,850 | 75.5% | |
| 1990 | 9,646 | 40.8% | |
| 2000 | 19,872 | 106.0% | |
| 2010 | 23,086 | 16.2% | |
| 2020 | 26,062 | 12.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 28,806 | 24.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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Population and Households
In 2000, there were nearly 20,000 people living in Elbert County. These people lived in about 6,770 homes, with most of them being families. The county had about 11 people living per square mile.
Diversity in Elbert County
Most of the people in Elbert County are White. However, there are also people from many other backgrounds. This includes Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. Some people identify with two or more races. A portion of the population is also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Age Groups
The people in Elbert County come in all ages. About 30% of the population is under 18 years old. Around 33% are young adults between 25 and 44. The median age in the county is 37 years old. This means half the people are younger than 37, and half are older.
Income in the County
In 2000, the average income for a household in Elbert County was about $62,480 per year. For families, the average income was around $66,740.
Communities in Elbert County
Towns to Visit
Special Places (Census-Designated)
Other Small Places
Education in Elbert County
Many different school districts serve the students in Elbert County. These districts help make sure kids get a good education. Some of the school districts include:
- Agate School District 300
- Big Sandy School District 100J
- Calhan School District RJ-1
- Douglas County School District RE-1
- Elbert School District 200
- Elizabeth School District
- Kiowa School District C-2
- Limon School District RE-4J
- Miami-Yoder School District 60-JT
- Peyton School District 23-JT
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Elbert (Colorado) para niños
