Arapahoe County, CO Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Arapahoe County?
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There are 814,922 residents in Arapahoe County, with a median age of 37.6. Of this, 50.2% are males and 49.8% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.48% of the resident pool in Arapahoe County, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.18%. Additionally, 8.34% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 672,877 people in Arapahoe County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 672,877 people in Arapahoe County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 814,922 | 0.4% |
| Male Population | 409,114 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 405,808 | 0.1% |
Male population 50.2%
Female population 49.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.6 | -1.1% |
| Citizen US Born | 672,134 | 0.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 74,823 | 3.0% |
| Not Citizen | 67,965 | -2.2% |
Citizen US Born 82.48%
Citizen not US Born 9.18%
Not Citizen 8.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 5,362 | -6.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 51,820 | -2.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 49,715 | -1.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 26,283 | 2.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 672,877 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.67%
Moved from Same County 6.43%
Moved from Same State 6.17%
Moved from Different State 3.26%
Same House as Last Year 83.48%
What are the employment statistics in Arapahoe County?
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White-collar workers make up 80.4% of the working population in Arapahoe County, while blue-collar employees account for 19.6%. There are also 45,558 entrepreneurs in Arapahoe County (10.38% of the workforce); 306,772 workers employed in private companies (69.88%); and 53,324 people working in governmental institutions (12.15%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 352,960 | 0.6% |
| Blue Collar | 86,022 | 1.6% |
White Collar 80.4%
Blue Collar 19.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 45,558 | 1.0% |
| Private Companies | 306,772 | 0.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 53,324 | 2.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 33,328 | 0.8% |
Self Employees 10.38%
Private Companies 69.88%
Governmental Workers 12.15%
Not for Profit Companies 7.59%
How many households are there in Arapahoe County?
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There are a total of 315,252 households in Arapahoe County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 63.45% of these Arapahoe County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.55%. Additionally, 31.39% of households have children and 68.61% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 315,252 | 1.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 200,017 | 0.1% |
| Non-family Households | 115,235 | 4.0% |
Family Households 63.45%
Non-family Households 36.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 98,969 | -0.3% |
| Households without Children | 216,283 | 2.3% |
Households with Children 31.39%
Households without Children 68.61%
What are the median and average incomes in Arapahoe County?
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The average annual household income in Arapahoe County is $124,007, while the median household income sits at $101,771 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $102,830, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $110,186. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $58,030 and $66,575, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $124,007 | 8.9% |
| Median Household Income | $101,771 | 7.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 67,158 | 5.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 731,544 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Arapahoe County?
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There are 330,168 housing units in Arapahoe County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 315,252 occupied housing units in Arapahoe County, 64.68% are owner-occupied, while 35.32% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.6% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $491,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,835 per month in Arapahoe County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.6% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $491,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,835 per month in Arapahoe County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 330,168 | 1.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1984 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 5,238 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,477 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 19,682 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 26,381 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 78,041 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 72,694 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 46,390 | -1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 47,176 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 27,800 | 12.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,289 | 187.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 315,252 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 203,896 | 1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 111,356 | 1.4% |
Owner Occupied 64.68%
Renter Occupied 35.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 150,073 | 0.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 53,823 | 3.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $491,200 | 13.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $466,700 | 22.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,835 | 11.6% |
With Mortgage 73.6%
Without Mortgage 26.4%
What is the level of education in Arapahoe County?
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Approximately 25.84% of the population in Arapahoe County holds a high school degree (that's 169,382 residents), while 24.06% have attained a college certificate (157,706 locals) and 25.04% have a bachelor's degree (164,144 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 23,267 | 2.5% |
| Some High School | 169,382 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 157,706 | -0.0% |
| Associate Degree | 49,899 | -0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 164,144 | 1.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 91,124 | 1.9% |
No High School 3.55%
Some High School 25.84%
Some College 24.06%
Associate Degree 7.61%
Bachelor's Degree 25.04%
Graduate Degree 13.9%
What is the marital status of Arapahoe County residents?
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A total of 220,059 people in Arapahoe County have never been married (which represents 32.75% of the total population), while 336,326 of them are wedded (50.06%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 10,712 (1.59%) and 78,413 (11.67%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 220,059 | 4.0% |
| Married | 336,326 | -0.4% |
| Separated | 10,712 | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 26,361 | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 78,413 | -2.5% |
Never Married 32.75%
Married 50.06%
Separated 1.59%
Widowed 3.92%
Divorced 11.67%
What are the most common means of transportation in Arapahoe County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Arapahoe County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 337,985 residents commute by car, 7,186 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 6,166 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 337,985 | -1.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 7,186 | -18.5% |
| Railroad | 753 | -77.5% |
| Ferryboat | 63 | -7.3% |
| Bicycle | 1,511 | 2.2% |
| Motorcycle | 811 | 8.4% |
| TaxiCab | 936 | 14.0% |
| Walk | 6,166 | 5.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Arapahoe County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80010 | 42,892 | 14,229 | $56,376.00 | $74,500.00 |
| 80011 | 52,633 | 18,213 | $64,541.00 | $76,696.00 |
| 80012 | 52,741 | 19,160 | $66,898.00 | $83,002.00 |
| 80013 | 73,870 | 25,691 | $92,076.00 | $106,790.00 |
| 80014 | 39,024 | 18,613 | $69,361.00 | $88,656.00 |
| 80015 | 72,841 | 24,481 | $116,357.00 | $137,247.00 |
| 80016 | 64,842 | 22,537 | $141,728.00 | $182,185.00 |
| 80017 | 40,299 | 14,050 | $72,844.00 | $86,606.00 |
| 80018 | 15,569 | 5,187 | $123,245.00 | $132,585.00 |
| 80102 | 6,375 | 2,122 | $104,545.00 | $125,729.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
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