Total population (1990 census): 12468
County seat: Cripple Creek
Crop Statistics (1997 US Census of Agriculture)
| Forages | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Total Hay* | 22 | 2736 | 2702 tons, dry | |
| Tame Hay | 7 | (D) | 1365 tons, dry | |
| Wild Hay | 14 | 1565 | (D) | |
| Nursery and Greenhouse Crops, Cut Christmas Trees Harvested, Mushrooms, and Sod Grown for Sale | Farms | Sq. ft. under glass or other protection | Acres in the open | Sales ($1,000) |
| Nursery and Greenhouse Crops | 4 | (D) | (D) | (D) |
*Alfalfa, grass silage, green chops etc.
D=Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual farms.