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Firestone

Colorado · 10,147 residents · 13.899 sq mi
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Firestone is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,970. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,239 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $244,700. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,147
+432%since 2000
from 1,908 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
730 / sq mi
+432%since 2000
from 137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
+2%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
05K10K15K20K1990201020202024Firestone
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,970
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,904
+41%since 2000
from $20,428 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,327
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+20%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score52.2%(997)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(8,110)
Black0.6%(58)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(1,642)
Asian1.4%(140)
Other1.1%(108)
Diversity Score40.3%(4,094)
Diversity Score
40
−23%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+79%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Firestone, Colorado?

Firestone, Colorado has about 10,147 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Firestone, Colorado?

The typical household in Firestone, Colorado earns about $81,970 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 $244,700, and the typical rent is about $1,327 a month.

How educated are people in Firestone, Colorado?

About 36.2% 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 5.3% 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 8,789 residents, a change of about 647 percent over that period.

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