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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Niwot

Colorado · 4,160 residents · 3.996 sq mi
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Niwot is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,914. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 1990. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $344,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 84% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,160
+54%since 1990
from 2,697 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,041 / sq mi
+54%since 1990
from 675 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+18%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Niwot
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$86,914
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,078 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$39,943
+87%since 1990
from $21,378 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$344,800
+90%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $137,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$852
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $496 in 1990
US average: $602
87.2%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
12.8% rent
4.0
+33%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,610)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(64)
Asian2%(53)
Diversity Score13.2%(355)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(3,841)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(141)
Asian2.2%(90)
Diversity Score14.7%(610)
15
+11%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.5%
+19.0 ptssince 1990
from 39.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 95.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−39%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niwot, Colorado?

Niwot, Colorado has about 4,160 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Niwot, Colorado?

The typical household in Niwot, Colorado earns about $86,914 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 $344,800, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Niwot, Colorado?

About 58.5% 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 5.6% 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 1,463 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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