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Cherry Creek

Colorado · 11,488 residents · 1.67 sq mi
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Cherry Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,886. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $664,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,488
−8%since 2019
from 12,496 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
6,879 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 7,483 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+1%since 2019
from 39.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,886
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $110,988 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,744
+14%since 2019
from $60,916 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 62.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$664,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $628,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,612
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,617 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 68.4% in 2019
24.4% rent
Afford Score
5.6
−1%since 2019
from 5.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(9,722)
Black1.4%(174)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(988)
Asian10.2%(1,273)
Other2.7%(339)
Diversity Score47.1%(5,891)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69%(7,931)
Black1.8%(208)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,064)
Asian13.4%(1,539)
Other5.4%(623)
Diversity Score60.3%(6,930)
Diversity Score
60
+28%since 2019
from 47 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 97.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 31.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 22.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 72.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
Female
52.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
Foreign born
15.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherry Creek, Colorado?

Cherry Creek, Colorado has about 11,488 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cherry Creek, Colorado earns about $118,886 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 $664,500, and the typical rent is about $1,612 a month.

How educated are people in Cherry Creek, Colorado?

About 71.4% 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 3.8% of people in Cherry Creek, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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