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Firestone

Colorado · 20,129 residents (2025 est.) · 13.899 sq mi
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Firestone is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,150. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 16,141 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $560,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 26% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,049
+846%since 2000
from 1,908 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,299 / sq mi
+141%since 2009
from 538 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+12%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20,129 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
05K10K15K20K1990201020202024Firestone
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(1,214)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(882)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(1,440)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(1,390)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(770)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.7%(3,021)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.9%(2,861)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.8%(2,671)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.1%(1,815)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.7%(1,383)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.9%(531)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.4%(71)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,150
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,583
+133%since 2000
from $20,428 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
+7%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$560,100
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,009
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+55%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(1,323)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(528)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(11,417)
Black0.6%(112)
Hispanic / Latino25%(4,520)
Asian4.9%(880)
Other6.2%(1,120)
Diversity Score
66
+75%since 2009
from 38 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
Mexican20.4%(3,673)
Puerto Rican1.3%(238)
Salvadoran0.9%(163)
Spaniard0.5%(94)
Guatemalan0.4%(68)
Argentine0.1%(24)
Cuban0.1%(22)
Colombian0.1%(18)
Asian origin
Hmong2%(364)
Vietnamese0.9%(159)
Chinese0.6%(102)
Filipino0.4%(81)
Korean0.4%(76)
Cambodian0.3%(52)
Asian Indian0.1%(20)
Japanese0.1%(17)
Laotian0%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(22)
Ancestry
German20%(3,615)
English13.5%(2,434)
Irish11.8%(2,126)
Italian6.6%(1,197)
Scottish3.4%(610)
Dutch3%(536)
American2.3%(409)
French2%(361)
Swedish1.8%(325)
Norwegian1.2%(219)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(218)
Portuguese1.1%(202)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.1%(195)
Welsh1%(181)
Czech0.6%(107)
Swiss0.5%(93)
Russian0.5%(83)
Greek0.4%(75)
Danish0.3%(58)
British0.3%(55)
Hungarian0.3%(51)
Arab0.3%(47)
Lebanese0.3%(47)
Slovene0.1%(23)
Austrian0.1%(20)
Slovak0.1%(11)
West Indian0.1%(11)
Haitian0.1%(11)
Lithuanian0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2012
from 4.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2017
from 92.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 8.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.4%(2,157)
Married58.6%(4,301)
Widowed2%(144)
Divorced10.1%(743)
Women 15+
Never married26%(1,863)
Married57.5%(4,119)
Widowed5.1%(367)
Divorced11.4%(819)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Firestone, Colorado?

Firestone, Colorado has about 18,049 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Firestone, Colorado?

The typical household in Firestone, Colorado earns about $120,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Firestone, Colorado expensive?

In Firestone, Colorado, the median home is worth about $560,100, and the typical rent is about $2,009 a month.

How educated are people in Firestone, Colorado?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Firestone, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Firestone, Colorado?

About 4.6% of people in Firestone, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Firestone, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Firestone, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,691 residents, a change of about 1229 percent over that period.

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

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