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Cherry Hills

Colorado · 6,389 residents (2025 est.) · 6.206 sq mi
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#28Highest median household incomeof 6,818$250,001#39Most expensive homesof 6,786$2,000,001#51Most educatedof 6,82683.4%#51Highest homeownership rateof 6,82397.0%
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Cherry Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,354
+7%since 2000
from 5,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,024 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 1,006 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+8%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,389 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Cherry Hills
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.2%(205)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(462)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.7%(616)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.8%(620)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.2%(141)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.8%(241)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(704)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.2%(1,095)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.1%(830)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414%(892)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.6%(417)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(131)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,805 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$171,382
+71%since 2000
from $99,996 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+1%since 2010
from 0.482 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services27.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $886,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
3.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+81%since 2009
from 4.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cherry Hills on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(5,657)
Black0.6%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(112)
Asian1.5%(90)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(5,409)
Black1.4%(87)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(448)
Asian1.9%(123)
Other4.5%(287)
Diversity Score
33
+188%since 2009
from 12 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
Mexican3%(191)
Puerto Rican0.3%(16)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.2%(74)
Chinese0.4%(26)
Korean0.2%(13)
Japanese0.2%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English20.7%(1,316)
German16%(1,014)
Irish14.1%(899)
American5.8%(366)
Scottish4.3%(271)
Norwegian4%(251)
Polish3.8%(242)
French2.9%(183)
Italian2.6%(164)
Swiss2%(125)
Dutch1.8%(114)
Swedish1.5%(95)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.4%(89)
Russian1.3%(84)
Czech1.1%(72)
West Indian0.8%(51)
Jamaican0.8%(51)
Canadian0.7%(46)
Welsh0.6%(37)
Greek0.5%(29)
Iranian0.4%(28)
Hungarian0.4%(27)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(20)
Arab0.3%(19)
Lebanese0.3%(19)
Finnish0.3%(17)
Israeli0.3%(16)
British0.2%(15)
Lithuanian0.2%(15)
Portuguese0.2%(14)
Romanian0.2%(13)
Austrian0.1%(7)
Belgian0.1%(7)
Slovene0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 4.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2017
from 95.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.1%(501)
Married76.5%(1,903)
Widowed0.3%(8)
Divorced3%(75)
Women 15+
Never married17%(438)
Married73%(1,887)
Widowed5.1%(133)
Divorced4.9%(126)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherry Hills, Colorado?

Cherry Hills, Colorado has about 6,354 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cherry Hills, Colorado earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherry Hills, Colorado expensive?

In Cherry Hills, Colorado, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in Cherry Hills, Colorado?

About 83.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cherry Hills, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherry Hills, Colorado?

About 2.3% of people in Cherry Hills, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherry Hills, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherry Hills, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,109 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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