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Arapahoe County

Colorado · 572,003 residents · 797.884 sq mi
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Arapahoe County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,719. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value is $232,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% 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
572,003
+17%since 2000
from 487,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
717 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+3%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
365K445K526K606K687K1990201020202024Arapahoe County
2024660K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,719
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,570 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,898
+13%since 2000
from $28,147 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $735 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+28%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(360,744)
Black7.4%(36,254)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(57,612)
Asian3.9%(19,021)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.7%(242,527)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(361,747)
Black9.7%(55,657)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(105,522)
Asian5%(28,595)
Other3.5%(19,790)
Diversity Score69%(394,513)
Diversity Score
69
+39%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.7%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arapahoe County, Colorado?

Arapahoe County, Colorado has about 572,003 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arapahoe County, Colorado?

The typical household in Arapahoe County, Colorado earns about $58,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arapahoe County, Colorado expensive?

In Arapahoe County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $232,300, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Arapahoe County, Colorado?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Arapahoe County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arapahoe County, Colorado?

About 11.6% of people in Arapahoe County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arapahoe County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Arapahoe County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 180,492 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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