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Federal Heights

Colorado · 11,467 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 $32,197. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,200. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,467
−5%since 2000
from 12,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,460 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 6,797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K12K13K15K1990201020202024Federal Heights
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,197
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,566
+5%since 2000
from $16,801 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $703 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
48.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(5,123)
Black0.9%(107)
Hispanic / Latino47.6%(5,459)
Asian4.4%(507)
Other1.6%(186)
Diversity Score70.6%(8,099)
Diversity Score
71
+22%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Federal Heights, Colorado?

Federal Heights, Colorado has about 11,467 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Federal Heights, Colorado earns about $32,197 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 $43,200, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Federal Heights, Colorado?

About 8.0% 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 19.0% 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 2,125 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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