CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 862
Colorado · Arapahoe County · 6,451 residents · 0.855 sq mi
Notable rankings
#103highest commute in CO33.8 min#141highest population in CO6,451#169highest density in CO7,545/sq mi#195highest rent in CO$2,430TRACT SHAPE · Arapahoe County, CO
The short version
Census Tract 862 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,209. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $561,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Arapahoe County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% 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
6,451
−4%since 2020
from 6,705 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,545 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 7,842 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−3%since 2020
from 36.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$134,209
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $125,417 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,545
+15%since 2020
from $43,918 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
+9%since 2020
from 0.306 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
Public administration6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Retail trade4.8%
Information4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Manufacturing0.3%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$561,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $397,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,430
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,106 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+32%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(4,922)
Black5.8%(392)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(918)
Asian4.8%(325)
Other2.2%(148)
Diversity Score54.5%(3,655)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(4,355)
Black5.1%(331)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(912)
Asian9.7%(625)
Other3.5%(228)
Diversity Score63.9%(4,121)
Diversity Score
64
+17%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.8 min
+4%since 2020
from 32.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
48.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
15.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% 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 6,451 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 $134,209 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 $561,900, and the typical rent is about $2,430 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.3% 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 4.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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