Commerce City, CO Demographics
What is the population of Commerce City?
There are 64,640 residents in Commerce City, with a median age of 33. Of this, 50.28% are males and 49.72% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.14% of the resident pool in Commerce City, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.68%. Additionally, 8.18% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 55,352 people in Commerce City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 64,640 | 2.5% |
| Male Population | 32,499 | 2.7% |
| Female Population | 32,141 | 2.4% |
Male Population 50.28%
Female Population 49.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33 | -1.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 53,743 | 3.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,612 | -3.1% |
| Not Citizen | 5,285 | 0.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 83.14%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.68%
Not Citizen 8.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 307 | -33.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,939 | -7.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,352 | 5.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 992 | -8.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 55,352 | 3.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.48%
Moved from Same County 6.16%
Moved from Same State 5.24%
Moved from Different State 1.55%
Same House as Last Year 86.57%
What are the employment statistics in Commerce City?
White-collar workers make up 71.2% of the working population in Commerce City, while blue-collar employees account for 28.8%. There are also 6,218 entrepreneurs in Commerce City (9.28% of the workforce); 45,402 workers employed in private companies (67.79%); and 9,970 people working in governmental institutions (14.89%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 47,690 | 110.4% |
| Blue Collar | 19,288 | 102.8% |
White Collar 71.2%
Blue Collar 28.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 6,218 | 105.3% |
| Private Companies | 45,402 | 108.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 9,970 | 108.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,388 | 107.4% |
Self Employees 9.28%
Private Companies 67.79%
Governmental Workers 14.89%
Not for Profit Companies 8.04%
How many households are there in Commerce City?
There are a total of 21,339 households in Commerce City, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 78.46% of these Commerce City households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.54%. Additionally, 44.48% of households have children and 55.52% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 21,339 | 3.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -1.3% |
| Family Households | 16,742 | 5.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,597 | -4.0% |
Family Households 78.46%
Non-Family Households 21.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,492 | 2.5% |
| Households without Children | 11,847 | 4.5% |
Households with Children 44.48%
Households without Children 55.52%
What are the median and average incomes in Commerce City?
The average annual household income in Commerce City is $122,887, while the median household income sits at $106,756 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $119,073, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $108,801. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $91,681 and $71,587, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $122,887 | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income | $106,756 | 10.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6,122 | -14.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 57,484 | 5.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Commerce City?
There are 22,165 housing units in Commerce City, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2004. Of the 21,339 occupied housing units in Commerce City, 77.98% are owner-occupied, while 22.02% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 77.14% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $474,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,977 per month in Commerce City.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 22,165 | 3.6% |
| Median Year Built | 2004 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 359 | 35.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 460 | -7.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,019 | -10.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 840 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 838 | -8.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 871 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 842 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,641 | -0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,404 | 13.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 891 | 116.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 21,339 | 3.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 16,640 | 5.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,699 | -1.0% |
Owner Occupied 77.98%
Renter Occupied 22.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 12,836 | 3.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,804 | 10.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $474,000 | 6.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $421,400 | 8.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,977 | 4.5% |
With Mortgage 77.14%
Without Mortgage 22.86%
What is the level of education in Commerce City?
Approximately 41.74% of the population in Commerce City holds a high school degree (that's 18,771 residents), while 21.13% have attained a college certificate (9,504 locals) and 15.38% have a bachelor's degree (6,915 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,967 | -0.7% |
| Some High School | 18,771 | 3.7% |
| Some College | 9,504 | -16.0% |
| Associate Degree | 3,659 | 4.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,915 | 1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,157 | 3.4% |
No High School 6.6%
Some High School 41.74%
Some College 21.13%
Associate Degree 8.14%
Bachelor's Degree 15.38%
Graduate Degree 7.02%
What is the marital status of Commerce City residents?
A total of 14,503 people in Commerce City have never been married (which represents 29.67% of the total population), while 28,524 of them are wedded (58.36%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,156 (2.36%) and 4,202 (8.6%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 14,503 | 3.8% |
| Married | 28,524 | 3.3% |
| Separated | 1,156 | 15.4% |
| Widowed | 1,651 | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 4,202 | -2.4% |
Never Married 29.67%
Married 58.36%
Separated 2.36%
Widowed 3.38%
Divorced 8.6%
What are the most common means of transportation in Commerce City?
The top three means of transportation people in Commerce City use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 26,977 residents commute by car, 347 prefer going to work by walking and 279 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 26,977 | 0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 279 | 47.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 8 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 45 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 74 | 25.4% |
| Walk | 347 | -7.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Commerce City by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.