Northglenn, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Northglenn, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Northglenn | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,757 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4937.1 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.17% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 33.5 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 14,255 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Northglenn grew by 12.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 36,757 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Northglenn is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.8% of residents. That is 1.6 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,779 23.9% +1.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 9,496 25.8% +1.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,454 17.6% -2.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,635 12.6% -2.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.1% of the people living in Northglenn and men 50.9%.
- Women 49.1% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 50.9% Colorado 50.6%
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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 | $84,054 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.92% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Northglenn is about 12% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Northglenn | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $457,042 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,728 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.8% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Northglenn is about 22.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,728 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Northglenn spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 229 hours, about 9.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Northglenn | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.5 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.0 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 229 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,108 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| 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 28 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% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
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 | 36,757 | $84,054 #2/2 | $457,042 #2/2 | 27.5 min #1/2 |
| Thornton, CO | 134,665 | $99,024 | $468,368 | 28.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Northglenn, Colorado.
What is the population of Northglenn, Colorado?
About 36,757 people live in Northglenn, Colorado, in 14,255 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 33.5, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Northglenn, Colorado mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Northglenn, Colorado has 4,937 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 57 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Northglenn, Colorado?
The median home costs 5.4 times the median household income ($457,042 against $84,054), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,728 a month takes about 25% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Northglenn, Colorado?
Unemployment in Northglenn, Colorado is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Northglenn, Colorado have a college degree?
21.0% of adults in Northglenn, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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