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Sierra Ridge

Colorado · 3,663 residents · 0.507 sq mi
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Sierra Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,183. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $862,500. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,663
+12%since 2023
from 3,264 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,225 / sq mi
+12%since 2023
from 6,438 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
−1%since 2023
from 34.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K20202024Sierra Ridge
20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,183
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $156,456 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,822
+1%since 2023
from $65,368 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+3%since 2023
from 0.459 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$862,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $840,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,726
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,487 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+2%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(1,791)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(584)
Asian22%(718)
Other5.2%(171)
Diversity Score77%(2,512)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(2,086)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(636)
Asian20.3%(744)
Other5.4%(197)
Diversity Score75.2%(2,754)
Diversity Score
75
−2%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+5%since 2023
from 37.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
Female
51.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
Foreign born
15.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sierra Ridge, Colorado?

Sierra Ridge, Colorado has about 3,663 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sierra Ridge, Colorado?

The typical household in Sierra Ridge, Colorado earns about $158,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sierra Ridge, Colorado expensive?

In Sierra Ridge, Colorado, the median home is worth about $862,500, and the typical rent is about $1,726 a month.

How educated are people in Sierra Ridge, Colorado?

About 56.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sierra Ridge, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sierra Ridge, Colorado?

About 0.1% of people in Sierra Ridge, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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