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Applewood

Colorado · 8,350 residents · 4.065 sq mi
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Applewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,545. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $785,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,350
+17%since 2000
from 7,123 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,054 / sq mi
+19%since 2009
from 1,719 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
−2%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Applewood
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.7%(307)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(472)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145%(419)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.7%(391)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(259)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.6%(1,053)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.4%(1,533)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.1%(1,343)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.9%(993)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.9%(992)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(456)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(132)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,545
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,210 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,380
+135%since 2000
from $34,640 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$785,900
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,211
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $959 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+28%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(6,569)
Black0.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(312)
Asian1.2%(87)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(7,029)
Black0.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino10%(831)
Asian2%(168)
Other3.2%(270)
Diversity Score
35
+83%since 2009
from 19 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.6%(633)
Costa Rican1.1%(90)
Colombian0.2%(18)
Chilean0.2%(14)
Peruvian0.2%(14)
Venezuelan0.2%(14)
Spaniard0.1%(7)
Cuban0%(3)
Asian origin
Korean0.5%(39)
Nepalese0.4%(35)
Vietnamese0.3%(28)
Asian Indian0.3%(26)
Chinese0.3%(24)
Filipino0.1%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German23%(1,918)
English16.6%(1,382)
Irish14.9%(1,247)
Italian8.2%(685)
Swedish5.1%(422)
Scottish3.3%(274)
American2.9%(241)
Polish2.7%(227)
Dutch2%(171)
British2%(163)
Russian1.8%(154)
Norwegian1.7%(145)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.5%(124)
Danish1.1%(89)
French1.1%(89)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(75)
Hungarian0.8%(70)
Austrian0.7%(59)
Portuguese0.6%(48)
Iranian0.5%(45)
Australian0.4%(37)
Czech0.4%(35)
Lithuanian0.4%(33)
Croatian0.3%(29)
Slovene0.3%(29)
Greek0.3%(28)
Ukrainian0.2%(17)
Arab0.1%(11)
Lebanese0.1%(11)
Finnish0.1%(9)
Swiss0.1%(7)
Belgian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.0%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.2%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 87.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.7%(1,069)
Married51.7%(1,860)
Widowed1.8%(63)
Divorced16.9%(608)
Women 15+
Never married26.9%(956)
Married53.6%(1,903)
Widowed6.7%(237)
Divorced12.8%(456)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Applewood, Colorado?

Applewood, Colorado has about 8,350 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Applewood, Colorado?

The typical household in Applewood, Colorado earns about $130,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Applewood, Colorado expensive?

In Applewood, Colorado, the median home is worth about $785,900, and the typical rent is about $2,211 a month.

How educated are people in Applewood, Colorado?

About 71.0% of adults age 25 and over in Applewood, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Applewood, Colorado?

About 4.4% of people in Applewood, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Applewood, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Applewood, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,719 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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