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Westminster

Colorado · 106,114 residents · 31.618 sq mi
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Westminster is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,936. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $226,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% 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
106,114
+5%since 2000
from 100,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,356 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
+8%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
70K83K95K108K120K1990201020202024Westminster
2024115K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,936
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,323 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,061
+18%since 2000
from $25,482 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $848 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+24%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Westminster on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(76,637)
Black1.1%(1,149)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(15,369)
Asian5.4%(5,479)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.1%(46,533)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(74,447)
Black1.3%(1,360)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(22,006)
Asian5.3%(5,650)
Other2.5%(2,678)
Diversity Score57.7%(61,205)
Diversity Score
58
+25%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.1%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westminster, Colorado?

Westminster, Colorado has about 106,114 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westminster, Colorado?

The typical household in Westminster, Colorado earns about $61,936 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westminster, Colorado expensive?

In Westminster, Colorado, the median home is worth about $226,500, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Westminster, Colorado?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westminster, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westminster, Colorado?

About 10.3% of people in Westminster, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westminster, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Westminster, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31,491 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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