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West Highland

Colorado · Denver · 10,346 residents · 1.123 sq mi
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West Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,287. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $786,768. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% more than the Denver median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West Highland; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,346
Population density
9,213 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,287
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$94,421
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$786,768
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,899
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.8%
44.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(8,576)
Black0.8%(79)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(814)
Asian1.2%(127)
Other7.2%(750)
Diversity Score37.7%(3,896)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(8,576)
Black0.8%(79)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(814)
Asian1.2%(127)
Other7.2%(750)
Diversity Score37.7%(3,896)
Diversity Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
4.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Highland, Denver, Colorado?

West Highland, Denver, Colorado has about 10,346 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Highland, Denver, Colorado?

The typical household in West Highland, Denver, Colorado earns about $126,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Highland, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In West Highland, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $786,768, and the typical rent is about $1,899 a month.

How educated are people in West Highland, Denver, Colorado?

About 67.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Highland, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Highland, Denver, Colorado?

About 3.1% of people in West Highland, Denver, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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