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Niwot

Colorado · 3,447 residents · 3.996 sq mi
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Niwot is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,492. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 713 residents. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $995,700. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,447
−17%since 2000
from 4,160 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
863 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,041 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.6
+37%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Niwot
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,492
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,914 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,885
+113%since 2000
from $39,943 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+3%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$995,700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,414
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $852 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
+71%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(3,841)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(141)
Asian2.2%(90)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(610)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(2,991)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(191)
Asian4.2%(144)
Other3.5%(121)
Diversity Score30.1%(1,039)
Diversity Score
30
+106%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.1%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 3.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2017
from 93.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 92.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niwot, Colorado?

Niwot, Colorado has about 3,447 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niwot, Colorado?

The typical household in Niwot, Colorado earns about $146,492 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niwot, Colorado expensive?

In Niwot, Colorado, the median home is worth about $995,700, and the typical rent is about $1,414 a month.

How educated are people in Niwot, Colorado?

About 67.4% of adults age 25 and over in Niwot, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niwot, Colorado?

About 2.2% of people in Niwot, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niwot, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Niwot, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 750 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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