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Arvada

Colorado · 106,433 residents · 38.974 sq mi
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Arvada is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,942. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $240,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
106,433
+4%since 2000
from 102,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,731 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+9%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
86K96K107K117K128K1990201020202024Arvada
2024123K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,942
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,541 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,159
+26%since 2000
from $24,679 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $714 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+17%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(87,302)
Black0.6%(628)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(10,031)
Asian2.1%(2,175)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(29,287)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(86,556)
Black0.8%(841)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(14,536)
Asian2.1%(2,225)
Other1.9%(1,977)
Diversity Score39.4%(41,949)
Diversity Score
39
+37%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arvada, Colorado?

Arvada, Colorado has about 106,433 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arvada, Colorado?

The typical household in Arvada, Colorado earns about $65,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arvada, Colorado expensive?

In Arvada, Colorado, the median home is worth about $240,000, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Arvada, Colorado?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Arvada, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arvada, Colorado?

About 7.0% of people in Arvada, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arvada, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Arvada, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,343 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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