West Colfax, Denver, CO Demographics
What is the population of West Colfax?
There are 34,534 residents in West Colfax, with a median age of 32.9. Of this, 53.58% are males and 46.42% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.42% of the resident pool in West Colfax, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.31%. Additionally, 9.27% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 25,424 people in West Colfax currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 34,534 | 2.0% |
| Male Population | 18,505 | 2.3% |
| Female Population | 16,029 | 1.7% |
Male Population 53.58%
Female Population 46.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32.9 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 28,807 | 2.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,524 | 10.2% |
| Not Citizen | 3,203 | -7.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 83.42%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.31%
Not Citizen 9.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 179 | 11.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,073 | 16.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,446 | -1.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,122 | 20.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 25,424 | -0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.52%
Moved from Same County 11.89%
Moved from Same State 7.14%
Moved from Different State 6.2%
Same House as Last Year 74.24%
What are the employment statistics in West Colfax?
White-collar workers make up 83.32% of the working population in West Colfax, while blue-collar employees account for 16.68%. There are also 2,007 entrepreneurs in West Colfax (9.65% of the workforce); 14,757 workers employed in private companies (70.98%); and 2,331 people working in governmental institutions (11.21%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 17,323 | 5.1% |
| Blue Collar | 3,467 | -1.7% |
White Collar 83.32%
Blue Collar 16.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,007 | -0.6% |
| Private Companies | 14,757 | 5.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,331 | -3.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,695 | 6.2% |
Self Employees 9.65%
Private Companies 70.98%
Governmental Workers 11.21%
Not for Profit Companies 8.15%
How many households are there in West Colfax?
There are a total of 16,249 households in West Colfax, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 40.17% of these West Colfax households, while non-family units account for the remaining 59.83%. Additionally, 18.59% of households have children and 81.41% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 16,249 | 5.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 6,527 | 1.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 9,722 | 9.0% |
Family Households 40.17%
Non-Family Households 59.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,021 | -4.2% |
| Households without Children | 13,228 | 8.6% |
Households with Children 18.59%
Households without Children 81.41%
What are the median and average incomes in West Colfax?
The average annual household income in West Colfax is $116,029, while the median household income sits at $74,993 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $109,514, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $69,812. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,969 and $29,459, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $116,029 | 13.8% |
| Median Household Income | $74,993 | 11.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 26,524 | 1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in West Colfax?
There are 17,521 housing units in West Colfax, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 16,249 occupied housing units in West Colfax, 39.1% are owner-occupied, while 60.9% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 79.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $510,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,686 per month in West Colfax.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 17,521 | 5.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.3% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,226 | -4.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,362 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,877 | -8.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,591 | -10.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,468 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,193 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 687 | 6.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,375 | 7.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,109 | 20.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 633 | 117.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,249 | 5.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,354 | 4.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $9,895 | 7.2% |
Owner Occupied 39.1%
Renter Occupied 60.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,056 | 5.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,298 | -1.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $510,900 | 15.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $537,200 | 12.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,686 | 10.2% |
With Mortgage 79.57%
Without Mortgage 20.43%
What is the level of education in West Colfax?
Approximately 27.41% of the population in West Colfax holds a high school degree (that's 7,849 residents), while 18.84% have attained a college certificate (5,354 locals) and 31.15% have a bachelor's degree (8,920 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,433 | -13.9% |
| Some High School | 7,849 | -5.8% |
| Some College | 5,354 | 3.5% |
| Associate Degree | 1,034 | -7.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,920 | 12.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,001 | 19.3% |
No High School 5%
Some High School 27.41%
Some College 18.84%
Associate Degree 3.61%
Bachelor's Degree 31.15%
Graduate Degree 13.97%
What is the marital status of West Colfax residents?
A total of 15,166 people in West Colfax have never been married (which represents 51.11% of the total population), while 9,857 of them are wedded (33.22%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 641 (2.16%) and 3,682 (12.41%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 15,166 | 6.1% |
| Married | 9,857 | 1.7% |
| Separated | 641 | -9.6% |
| Widowed | 966 | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 3,682 | 3,682.0% |
Never Married 51.11%
Married 33.22%
Separated 2.16%
Widowed 3.26%
Divorced 12.41%
What are the most common means of transportation in West Colfax?
The top three means of transportation people in West Colfax use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 11,519 residents commute by car, 1,232 prefer going to work by walking and 1,160 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,519 | 1.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,160 | -18.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 47 | N/A |
| Railroad | 48 | -72.1% |
| Bicycle | 410 | -16.2% |
| Motorcycle | 141 | -7.8% |
| TaxiCab | 71 | 6.0% |
| Walk | 1,232 | -0.2% |
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.