Northglenn, CO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Northglenn | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,977 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4966.7 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.44% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.4 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 14,149 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Northglenn grew by 10.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 36,371 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Northglenn has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Northglenn | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,491 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.80% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Northglenn is about 15% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Northglenn | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $460,295 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,705 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.5% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Northglenn is about 22.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,705 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Northglenn spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 222 hours, about 9.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Northglenn | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.7 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.3 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 222 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,890 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 24,545 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,623 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Northglenn is 27 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Northglenn has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Northglenn | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Northglenn has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Northglenn | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.4% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Northglenn, CO Compared With Nearby Cities
How Northglenn, CO compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northglenn, CO | 36,977 | $79,491 #2/2 | $460,295 #1/2 | 26.7 min #1/2 |
| Thornton, CO | 140,074 | $96,597 | $448,304 | 28.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Northglenn, Colorado.
What is the population of Northglenn, Colorado?
The population of Northglenn, Colorado is 36,977, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Northglenn, Colorado?
The population density of Northglenn, Colorado is 4966.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Northglenn, Colorado?
The median household income in Northglenn, Colorado is $79,491, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Northglenn, Colorado?
The median home price in Northglenn, Colorado is $460,295, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Northglenn, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Northglenn, Colorado is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.