CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Wheat Ridge

Colorado · 32,398 residents · 9.344 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Denver metro area
Compare
The short version

Wheat Ridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $426,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,398
−2%since 2000
from 32,913 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,467 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+3%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Wheat Ridge
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,333
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,983 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,375
+78%since 2000
from $22,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,500
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,164
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $651 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+59%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wheat Ridge on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(22,258)
Black1.3%(414)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(7,231)
Asian2.1%(668)
Other2.5%(820)
Diversity Score55.4%(17,935)
Diversity Score
55
+62%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Wheat Ridge

West Melbourne
Pop 31,285
Rockledge
Pop 31,343
Merritt Island
Pop 34,992
Citrus Park
Pop 28,804
Places similar to Wheat Ridge
Head to head

Compare Wheat Ridge to nearby cities

WHEAT RIDGE VS
Fairmount
Income$163,600+158%
Home value$827,600+94%
Population9,902−69%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WHEAT RIDGE VS
Applewood
Income$130,545+106%
Home value$785,900+84%
Population8,350−74%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WHEAT RIDGE VS
Berkley
Income$84,637+34%
Home value$468,100+10%
Population10,789−66%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WHEAT RIDGE VS
Arvada
Income$117,348+85%
Home value$632,600+48%
Population122,901+283%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheat Ridge, Colorado?

Wheat Ridge, Colorado has about 32,398 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wheat Ridge, Colorado earns about $63,333 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 $426,500, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.

How educated are people in Wheat Ridge, Colorado?

About 39.6% 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 12.3% 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 2,979 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Colorado
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Wheat Ridge with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →