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Elizabeth, CO


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Elizabeth, Colorado

Elizabeth, Colorado, in Elbert county, is 26 miles SE of Aurora, Colorado. About 1,434 people people live in Elizabeth.

The People and Families of Elizabeth

In Elizabeth, about 62% of adults are married. Elizabeth has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the town spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Elizabeth is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elizabeth had a median family income of $51,902. Not many of the people of Elizabeth are below middle class.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,510) in Elizabeth than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Elizabeth Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Elizabeth, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Elizabeth, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Elizabeth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 13%Elizabeth Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Elizabeth People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Elizabeth Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Elizabeth, CO

Comparing Elizabeth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women76
Racial Diversity62
Female Share of the Population13
Age of the Population12
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home52
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime34
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