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Cherry Hills

Colorado · 6,442 residents · 6.206 sq mi
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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. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,919,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 232% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,442
+8%since 2000
from 5,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+3%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Cherry Hills
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,805 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$141,873
+42%since 2000
from $99,996 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
89.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services28.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,919,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $886,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,191
+184%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
4.0% rent
Afford Score
7.7
+65%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(5,657)
Black0.6%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(112)
Asian1.5%(90)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(585)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(5,595)
Black0.9%(58)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(267)
Asian3.5%(227)
Other1.4%(91)
Diversity Score24%(1,546)
Diversity Score
24
+145%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
74.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherry Hills, Colorado?

Cherry Hills, Colorado has about 6,442 residents according to the 2020 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 $1,919,500, and the typical rent is about $2,191 a month.

How educated are people in Cherry Hills, Colorado?

About 86.9% 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 4.0% 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 1,197 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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