Whisper Creek, Arvada, CO Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Whisper Creek?
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There are 29,155 residents in Whisper Creek, with a median age of 42.9. Of this, 49.29% are males and 50.71% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.93% of the resident pool in Whisper Creek, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.27%. Additionally, 0.8% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 26,539 people in Whisper Creek currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 26,539 people in Whisper Creek currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 29,155 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 14,370 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 14,785 | 1.0% |
Male population 49.29%
Female population 50.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.9 | -0.7% |
| Citizen US Born | 27,967 | 1.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 954 | -2.6% |
| Not Citizen | 234 | -15.5% |
Citizen US Born 95.93%
Citizen not US Born 3.27%
Not Citizen 0.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 13 | -45.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,103 | -15.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 818 | -18.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 437 | -10.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 26,539 | 2.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.04%
Moved from Same County 3.82%
Moved from Same State 2.83%
Moved from Different State 1.51%
Same House as Last Year 91.8%
What are the employment statistics in Whisper Creek?
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White-collar workers make up 86.13% of the working population in Whisper Creek, while blue-collar employees account for 13.87%. There are also 1,959 entrepreneurs in Whisper Creek (11.99% of the workforce); 10,819 workers employed in private companies (66.2%); and 2,128 people working in governmental institutions (13.02%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 14,077 | 1.0% |
| Blue Collar | 2,266 | 0.8% |
White Collar 86.13%
Blue Collar 13.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,959 | 6.2% |
| Private Companies | 10,819 | 0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,128 | -4.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,437 | 3.7% |
Self Employees 11.99%
Private Companies 66.2%
Governmental Workers 13.02%
Not for Profit Companies 8.79%
How many households are there in Whisper Creek?
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There are a total of 11,341 households in Whisper Creek, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 74.45% of these Whisper Creek households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.55%. Additionally, 32.61% of households have children and 67.39% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 11,341 | 1.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -0.4% |
| Family Households | 8,443 | 0.5% |
| Non-family Households | 2,898 | 3.1% |
Family Households 74.45%
Non-family Households 25.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,698 | 3.6% |
| Households without Children | 7,643 | 0.0% |
Households with Children 32.61%
Households without Children 67.39%
What are the median and average incomes in Whisper Creek?
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The average annual household income in Whisper Creek is $151,468, while the median household income sits at $132,493 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $147,500, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $156,587. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $86,250 and $90,197, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $151,468 | 9.0% |
| Median Household Income | $132,493 | 8.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 898 | 3.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 27,972 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Whisper Creek?
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There are 11,519 housing units in Whisper Creek, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 11,341 occupied housing units in Whisper Creek, 88.45% are owner-occupied, while 11.55% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.43% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $592,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,971 per month in Whisper Creek.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.43% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $592,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,971 per month in Whisper Creek.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 11,519 | 1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 88 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 20 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 299 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 624 | -11.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,707 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,428 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,355 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 976 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,005 | 19.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 17 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,341 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 10,031 | 1.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,310 | -3.7% |
Owner Occupied 88.45%
Renter Occupied 11.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,165 | 3.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,866 | -2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $592,500 | 23.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $581,400 | 20.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,971 | 10.6% |
With Mortgage 71.43%
Without Mortgage 28.57%
What is the level of education in Whisper Creek?
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Approximately 19.74% of the population in Whisper Creek holds a high school degree (that's 4,586 residents), while 20.95% have attained a college certificate (5,761 locals) and 33.15% have a bachelor's degree (7,699 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 155 | -7.2% |
| Some High School | 4,586 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 5,761 | -4.0% |
| Associate Degree | 1,786 | 4.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,699 | 4.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,136 | -0.3% |
No High School 0.67%
Some High School 19.74%
Some College 20.95%
Associate Degree 7.69%
Bachelor's Degree 33.15%
Graduate Degree 17.81%
What is the marital status of Whisper Creek residents?
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A total of 6,094 people in Whisper Creek have never been married (which represents 25.08% of the total population), while 15,015 of them are wedded (61.8%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 81 (0.33%) and 2,261 (9.31%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 6,094 | 2.4% |
| Married | 15,015 | -0.5% |
| Separated | 81 | 47.3% |
| Widowed | 925 | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 2,261 | -2.5% |
Never Married 25.08%
Married 61.8%
Separated 0.33%
Widowed 3.81%
Divorced 9.31%
What are the most common means of transportation in Whisper Creek?
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The top three means of transportation people in Whisper Creek use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 12,426 residents commute by car, 158 prefer going to work by walking and 127 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 12,426 | -2.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 127 | -43.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 11 | N/A |
| Railroad | 11 | -62.1% |
| Bicycle | 28 | 27.3% |
| Motorcycle | 8 | -11.1% |
| Walk | 158 | 0.0% |
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.