CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 849
Colorado · Arapahoe County · 3,284 residents · 0.649 sq mi
Notable rankings
#67highest household income in CO$180,673#126lowest low poverty in CO2.1%#211highest WFH in CO32.5%#230highest home value in CO$780,900TRACT SHAPE · Arapahoe County, CO
The short version
Census Tract 849 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $180,673. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $780,900. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 79% more than the Arapahoe County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% 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
3,284
−2%since 2020
from 3,352 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,060 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 5,165 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
−3%since 2020
from 46.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$180,673
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $153,977 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,998
+14%since 2020
from $58,814 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+6%since 2020
from 0.341 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.8%
Public administration13.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
Retail trade5%
Information4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Construction1.8%
Education & health services1.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$780,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $561,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
4.3
+19%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(2,623)
Black1.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(311)
Asian6.3%(212)
Other4.4%(146)
Diversity Score46.6%(1,562)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(2,256)
Black4.5%(149)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(258)
Asian11.2%(368)
Other7.7%(253)
Diversity Score62.7%(2,058)
Diversity Score
63
+34%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 99.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.3 min
−14%since 2020
from 34.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Female
48.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Foreign born
11.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% 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 3,284 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 $180,673 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 $780,900.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 58.9% 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 2.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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