CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Federal Heights

Colorado · 9,342 residents · 1.775 sq mi

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Federal Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,439. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 2,723 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.1

US median: 33.0

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 169%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

9,342

−23%vs 2000

vs 12,065 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

5,263 / sq mi

−23%vs 2000

vs 6,797 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.1

+3%vs 2000

vs 31.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202414K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,439

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $33,750 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,220

−33%vs 2000

vs $16,801 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

13.4%

+2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.2% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$84,500

+169%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $41,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$423

−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $703 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

63.3%

+2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 60.5% in 2000

36.7% rent

Afford Score

3.8

+207%vs 2000

vs 1.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic67.3%(8,114)

Black1.4%(167)

Hispanic / Latino22.6%(2,729)

Asian6%(722)

Other0%

Diversity Score57.9%(6,991)

1990

White, non-Hispanic90.2%(8,422)

Black0.4%(38)

Hispanic / Latino12.3%(1,147)

Asian4.3%(400)

Other5.2%(482)

Diversity Score42.5%(3,968)

Diversity Score

−27%vs 2000

vs 58 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.2%

+3.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

74.7%

+0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 74.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.1%

+1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 1.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.5 min

+19%vs 2000

vs 18.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Federal Heights, Colorado?

Federal Heights, Colorado has about 9,342 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Federal Heights, Colorado?

The typical household in Federal Heights, Colorado earns about $22,439 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Federal Heights, Colorado expensive?

In Federal Heights, Colorado, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Federal Heights, Colorado?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Federal Heights, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Federal Heights, Colorado?

About 13.4% of people in Federal Heights, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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