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Niwot

Colorado · 4,306 residents · 3.996 sq mi
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Niwot is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,592. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $663,500. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,306
+4%since 2000
from 4,160 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,078 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,041 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+23%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Niwot
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,592
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,914 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,889
+90%since 2000
from $39,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$663,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $852 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
14.7% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+38%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(3,655)
Black0.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(219)
Asian4.2%(180)
Other0.5%(20)
Diversity Score25.4%(1,096)
Diversity Score
25
+74%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+85%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niwot, Colorado?

Niwot, Colorado has about 4,306 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niwot, Colorado?

The typical household in Niwot, Colorado earns about $121,592 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 $663,500, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.

How educated are people in Niwot, Colorado?

About 67.0% 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 6.4% 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 1,609 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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