Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Wheat Ridge, Colorado, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Wheat Ridge | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,070 | 5,862,189 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $90,564 | $95,470 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 37.7 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 47.8% | 45.7% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $623,000 | $539,400 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,579 | $1,761 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 6.4% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.4% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 23.4 | 25.2 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 21.9% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 38.1% | 48.3% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
| Statistic | Wheat Ridge | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 72.8% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.4% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 3.0% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.5% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 3.0% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 43.1 | 52.5 | 61.4 |
Age in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
| Statistic | Wheat Ridge | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 41.9 | 37.7 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 15.3% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 4.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 18.3% | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 16.1% | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 24.9% | 23.9% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 20.6% | 15.6% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
| Statistic | Wheat Ridge | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 15,030 | 2,374,218 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 50.2% | 61.7% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 20.5% | 28.4% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 12.1% | 13.4% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 37.4% | 28.6% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 36.1% | 33.1% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
| Statistic | Wheat Ridge | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $60,248 | $52,636 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 14.8% | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 14.3% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 24.6% | 22.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 7.4% | 8.5% | n/a |
Housing in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
| Statistic | Wheat Ridge | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 15,695 | 2,589,053 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 52.4% | 61.4% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 26.2% | 22.6% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 4.2% | 8.3% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,965.0 | 1,988.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.6% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 31.2% | 31.4% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $2,757 | $2,602 | n/a |
Education in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
| Statistic | Wheat Ridge | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 4.8% | 7.1% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 20.2% | 19.7% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 27.2% | 27.4% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.7% | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 16.0% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
| Statistic | Wheat Ridge | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 70.2% | 68.6% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 61.2% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 23.0% | 26.5% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 3.8% | 6.8% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 7.0% | 5.2% | n/a |
Origins and language in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
| Statistic | Wheat Ridge | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 45.6% | 41.2% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 3.4% | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 3.0% | 5.2% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 89.1% | 83.8% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 6.8% | 11.1% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.1% | 12.7% | 16.7% |