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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Northglenn

Colorado · 31,575 residents · 7.36 sq mi
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Northglenn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,276. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $146,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,575
+16%since 1990
from 27,195 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.2
+2%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202438K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.3%(2,320)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.2%(2,274)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.5%(2,381)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.5%(2,374)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.1%(2,237)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.1%(5,080)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.8%(5,295)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.4%(3,611)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.8%(2,785)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.7%(2,121)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.6%(830)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.8%(267)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,276
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,726 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,253
+49%since 1990
from $13,619 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $431 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
32.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(24,625)
Black1.9%(513)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(3,922)
Asian1.9%(520)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(23,031)
Black1.4%(432)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(6,399)
Asian3%(949)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican28.3%(10,763)
Spaniard2.3%(888)
Puerto Rican1.3%(513)
Colombian0.8%(310)
Cuban0.6%(228)
Peruvian0.6%(222)
Honduran0.3%(133)
Chilean0.2%(82)
Guatemalan0.2%(67)
Nicaraguan0.1%(41)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.3%(492)
Chinese0.6%(237)
Malaysian0.5%(177)
Cambodian0.4%(152)
Hmong0.3%(124)
Filipino0.3%(109)
Kazakh0.2%(68)
Korean0.2%(61)
Asian Indian0.1%(49)
Japanese0.1%(36)
Taiwanese0.1%(20)
+ 3 more asian origin groups with data
Pakistani0%(12)
Thai0%(10)
Laotian0%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German18.9%(7,191)
Irish10%(3,804)
English9.8%(3,723)
Italian4.2%(1,609)
American3.3%(1,252)
Scottish2.6%(1,006)
Norwegian2.6%(995)
Polish1.4%(538)
French1.2%(468)
Welsh1%(375)
Swedish0.9%(331)
Dutch0.8%(321)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.7%(280)
Czech0.6%(227)
British0.6%(222)
Danish0.6%(222)
Russian0.6%(215)
Ukrainian0.5%(193)
Arab0.5%(177)
Swiss0.3%(116)
Egyptian0.3%(113)
West Indian0.2%(88)
Bulgarian0.1%(57)
Lebanese0.1%(50)
Austrian0.1%(42)
Croatian0.1%(38)
Ghanaian0.1%(28)
Hungarian0.1%(24)
Romanian0%(19)
Syrian0%(14)
Canadian0%(11)
Greek0%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.8%(3,769)
Married57.6%(7,045)
Widowed2.2%(263)
Divorced9.4%(1,146)
Women 15+
Never married21.4%(2,654)
Married57.8%(7,179)
Widowed7.3%(911)
Divorced13.5%(1,678)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northglenn, Colorado?

Northglenn, Colorado has about 31,575 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Northglenn, Colorado?

The typical household in Northglenn, Colorado earns about $48,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northglenn, Colorado expensive?

In Northglenn, Colorado, the median home is worth about $146,800, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Northglenn, Colorado?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Northglenn, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northglenn, Colorado?

About 5.4% of people in Northglenn, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northglenn, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Northglenn, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,380 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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