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Northglenn

Colorado · 35,789 residents · 7.36 sq mi
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Northglenn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,093. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $194,800. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,789
+13%since 2000
from 31,575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,863 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 4,290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K30K33K37K40K1990201020202024Northglenn
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,093
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,276 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,904
+13%since 2000
from $20,253 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$852
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $692 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+23%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(23,031)
Black1.4%(432)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(6,399)
Asian3%(949)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(15,668)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61%(21,817)
Black2%(710)
Hispanic / Latino30.6%(10,957)
Asian3.6%(1,288)
Other2.3%(832)
Diversity Score65.9%(23,601)
Diversity Score
66
+33%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northglenn, Colorado?

Northglenn, Colorado has about 35,789 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northglenn, Colorado?

The typical household in Northglenn, Colorado earns about $52,093 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 $194,800, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Northglenn, Colorado?

About 16.2% 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 12.3% 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 8,594 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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