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Shaw Heights

Colorado · 5,185 residents · 0.676 sq mi
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Shaw Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,524. Population has declined 6% since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $326,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,185
−6%since 2019
from 5,529 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
7,670 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 8,179 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+3%since 2019
from 35.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K201020202024Shaw Heights
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,524
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $68,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,133
+13%since 2019
from $26,637 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $290,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,497
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,540 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 73.9% in 2019
21.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+3%since 2019
from 4.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(2,992)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino36.6%(2,025)
Asian7.1%(390)
Other1.8%(99)
Diversity Score71%(3,924)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(2,517)
Black1.2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino39.5%(2,048)
Asian5.5%(287)
Other1.7%(89)
Diversity Score71.9%(3,728)
Diversity Score
72
+1%since 2019
from 71 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 19.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+1%since 2019
from 28.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 70.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.0% in 2019
Female
47.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.0% in 2019
Foreign born
14.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shaw Heights, Colorado?

Shaw Heights, Colorado has about 5,185 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shaw Heights, Colorado?

The typical household in Shaw Heights, Colorado earns about $74,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shaw Heights, Colorado expensive?

In Shaw Heights, Colorado, the median home is worth about $326,900, and the typical rent is about $1,497 a month.

How educated are people in Shaw Heights, Colorado?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shaw Heights, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shaw Heights, Colorado?

About 4.4% of people in Shaw Heights, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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