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Northglenn

Colorado · 38,131 residents · 7.36 sq mi
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Northglenn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,104. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $331,200. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,131
+21%since 2000
from 31,575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,181 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 4,290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+4%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K30K33K37K40K1990201020202024Northglenn
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,104
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,276 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,072
+53%since 2000
from $20,253 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,372
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $692 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(19,851)
Black2%(752)
Hispanic / Latino36.8%(14,022)
Asian3.8%(1,460)
Other4.6%(1,739)
Diversity Score72.9%(27,794)
Diversity Score
73
+47%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northglenn, Colorado?

Northglenn, Colorado has about 38,131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northglenn, Colorado?

The typical household in Northglenn, Colorado earns about $71,104 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 $331,200, and the typical rent is about $1,372 a month.

How educated are people in Northglenn, Colorado?

About 20.0% 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 7.8% 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 10,936 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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