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Wheat Ridge

Colorado · 32,081 residents (2025 est.) · 9.344 sq mi
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Wheat Ridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,564. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $623,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,070
−3%since 2000
from 32,913 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,432 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+5%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32,081 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
29K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Wheat Ridge
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,564
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,983 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,248
+166%since 2000
from $22,636 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+20%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$623,000
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,579
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $651 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+63%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(27,016)
Black0.8%(255)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(4,434)
Asian1.3%(435)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.3%(11,279)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(23,341)
Black3%(968)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(6,218)
Asian1.5%(496)
Other3.3%(1,047)
Diversity Score53.8%(17,257)
Diversity Score
54
+57%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.1%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 9.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheat Ridge, Colorado?

Wheat Ridge, Colorado has about 32,070 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wheat Ridge, Colorado earns about $90,564 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheat Ridge, Colorado expensive?

In Wheat Ridge, Colorado, the median home is worth about $623,000, and the typical rent is about $1,579 a month.

How educated are people in Wheat Ridge, Colorado?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wheat Ridge, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheat Ridge, Colorado?

About 11.2% of people in Wheat Ridge, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheat Ridge, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheat Ridge, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,651 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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