CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 55.51
Colorado · Arapahoe County · 2,978 residents · 1.199 sq mi
Notable rankings
#214highest rent burden in CO65.9%#238lowest low education in CO23.4%#265lowest low home value in CO$370,600#376highest high poverty in CO13.0%TRACT SHAPE · Arapahoe County, CO
The short version
Census Tract 55.51 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,908. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $370,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,978
+1%since 2020
from 2,940 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,484 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 2,452 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−2%since 2020
from 36.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,908
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,438 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,794
+29%since 2020
from $22,279 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−2%since 2020
from 0.359 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.4%
Information12.3%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Other services5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Retail trade4.1%
Public administration3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
Construction2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$370,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $263,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,630
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,313 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+5%since 2020
from 4.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44%(1,293)
Black2.5%(74)
Hispanic / Latino50.3%(1,478)
Asian1.2%(34)
Other2.1%(61)
Diversity Score69.1%(2,031)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(1,268)
Black1.7%(52)
Hispanic / Latino47.2%(1,407)
Asian1.4%(43)
Other7%(208)
Diversity Score73.8%(2,197)
Diversity Score
74
+7%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.8 min
+4%since 2020
from 24.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Female
49.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Foreign born
11.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,978 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $76,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $370,600, and the typical rent is about $1,630 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 13.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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