Chaffee County's 2026 population is estimated at 21,124, reflecting a 0.82% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Chaffee County is the 25th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 17,808 and has grown 18.62% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.7 years
Female: 50.7 years
Male: 46.5 years
There are 17,374 adults, (5,307 of whom are seniors) in Chaffee County.
Female: 9,469 (46.9%)
Male: 10,709 (53.1%)
The racial composition of Chaffee County includes 87.31% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,618 | 87.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,663 | 8.24% |
| Other race | 431 | 2.14% |
| Black or African American | 262 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.18% |
Chaffee County 's average per capita income is $55,085. Household income levels show a median of $84,132. The poverty rate stands at 8.28%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $122,003 | - |
| Families | $105,381 | $126,406 |
| Households | $84,132 | $105,166 |
| Non Families | $52,399 | $69,189 |
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