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Arvada

Colorado · 124,402 residents · 38.974 sq mi
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Arvada is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,669. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $424,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
124,402
+22%since 2000
from 102,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,192 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 2,621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+7%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
86K96K107K117K128K1990201020202024Arvada
2024123K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,669
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,541 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,270
+83%since 2000
from $24,679 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,100
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,444
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $714 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+47%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(94,989)
Black1%(1,183)
Hispanic / Latino15%(18,636)
Asian2.5%(3,096)
Other2.8%(3,506)
Diversity Score45.3%(56,406)
Diversity Score
45
+58%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arvada, Colorado?

Arvada, Colorado has about 124,402 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arvada, Colorado?

The typical household in Arvada, Colorado earns about $92,669 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 $424,100, and the typical rent is about $1,444 a month.

How educated are people in Arvada, Colorado?

About 43.1% 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 5.1% 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 35,312 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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