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Westminster

Colorado · 116,317 residents · 31.618 sq mi
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Westminster is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,378. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $363,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116,317
+15%since 2000
from 100,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,679 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 3,192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+12%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
70K83K95K108K120K1990201020202024Westminster
2024115K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,378
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,323 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,447
+55%since 2000
from $25,482 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$363,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,472
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $848 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(74,502)
Black1.6%(1,805)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(27,238)
Asian5.5%(6,372)
Other3.4%(3,977)
Diversity Score63.8%(74,197)
Diversity Score
64
+38%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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WESTMINSTER VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westminster, Colorado?

Westminster, Colorado has about 116,317 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westminster, Colorado?

The typical household in Westminster, Colorado earns about $76,378 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 $363,500, and the typical rent is about $1,472 a month.

How educated are people in Westminster, Colorado?

About 39.3% 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 6.8% 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 41,694 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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