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Federal Heights

Colorado · 12,065 residents · 1.775 sq mi
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Federal Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,065
+29%since 1990
from 9,342 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,797 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 5,263 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.3
−3%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,439 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,801
+50%since 1990
from $11,220 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.2%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,400
−63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $423 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
39.5% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−67%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(8,422)
Black0.4%(38)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(1,147)
Asian4.3%(400)
Diversity Score42.5%(3,968)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(8,114)
Black1.4%(167)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(2,729)
Asian6%(722)
Diversity Score57.9%(6,991)
Diversity Score
58
+36%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−16%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 12,065 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Federal Heights, Colorado earns about $33,750 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 $41,400, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Federal Heights, Colorado?

About 9.2% 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 11.2% of people in Federal Heights, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Federal Heights, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Federal Heights, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,723 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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