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CITY · 2010 ACS

Cherry Creek

Colorado · 11,120 residents · 1.67 sq mi
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Cherry Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $405,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
67% 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
11,120
−2%vs 2011
vs 11,306 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Median age
39.9
+2%vs 2011
vs 39.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.3%(593)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.5%(839)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.7%(970)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198%(885)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.4%(493)
US avg: 7%
25 to 349.7%(1,075)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.7%(1,518)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5418.2%(2,023)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6415.7%(1,744)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 744.9%(549)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.4%(267)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.5%(164)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,016
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $102,854 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,430
−1%vs 2011
vs $46,829 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.446 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$405,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $417,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,059 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.9% in 2011
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+7%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(8,952)
Black1.3%(146)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(1,005)
Asian6.3%(709)
Other4.4%(494)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(8,758)
Black1.7%(188)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(848)
Asian9.6%(1,064)
Other4.1%(452)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.8%(518)
Colombian1%(104)
Cuban0.5%(51)
Spaniard0.3%(35)
Venezuelan0.2%(23)
Salvadoran0.1%(9)
Ancestry
German18.2%(1,941)
Irish11.9%(1,268)
English11.6%(1,237)
Italian6.9%(740)
American6.8%(726)
Russian5.2%(561)
Polish3.9%(415)
Swedish3.4%(362)
French3.3%(355)
Scottish3.2%(345)
Dutch1.8%(189)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(167)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.4%(154)
Czech1.1%(121)
Danish0.9%(92)
Iranian0.9%(91)
Canadian0.7%(77)
Greek0.7%(77)
Welsh0.7%(70)
Armenian0.6%(69)
Lithuanian0.6%(65)
Austrian0.6%(61)
British0.6%(61)
Swiss0.6%(60)
Israeli0.5%(53)
Romanian0.4%(40)
Slovene0.3%(36)
Arab0.3%(33)
Finnish0.3%(33)
Hungarian0.2%(26)
Australian0.2%(24)
Ukrainian0.2%(20)
Slovak0.1%(14)
Moroccan0.1%(9)
Belgian0.1%(8)
Brazilian0.1%(8)
Turkish0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 21.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Female
53.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Foreign born
15.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.3%(1,289)
Married61.5%(2,703)
Widowed1.6%(70)
Divorced7.5%(331)
Women 15+
Never married23.3%(991)
Married60%(2,554)
Widowed3.4%(143)
Divorced13.3%(566)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherry Creek, Colorado?

Cherry Creek, Colorado has about 11,120 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cherry Creek, Colorado?

The typical household in Cherry Creek, Colorado earns about $93,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherry Creek, Colorado expensive?

In Cherry Creek, Colorado, the median home is worth about $405,100, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in Cherry Creek, Colorado?

About 66.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cherry Creek, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherry Creek, Colorado?

About 5.6% of people in Cherry Creek, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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