Westminster, Colorado Income Statistics
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Westminster Wealth Score
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B
Westminster Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Westminster | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,622 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $70,455 | $68,113 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.8% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 19.1% | 18.1% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 17.8% | 17.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Westminster is about 9% higher than in Colorado. Income has been growing slower in Westminster (4.8%/yr) than in Colorado (5.4%/yr).
About 19% of adults in Westminster earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Colorado average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Westminster, Colorado grew by 63.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $104,622 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.8% per year.
Westminster has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2010, at 24% higher. The gap has widened from 25% in 2009 to 30% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Westminster
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 24,501 households (52.2% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 12.4% of households in Westminster had an income under $35,000 and 31.3% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Westminster has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (17.8% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (3.7% vs 6.7%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,220 | 2.6% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 986 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,849 | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,756 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,898 | 8.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,490 | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6,207 | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9,797 | 20.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6,339 | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 8,365 | 17.8% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 46,908 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 18,331 residents (19.1% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 20.9% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 8.8% of Westminster residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 21.1% had some income but less than $25,000, and 31.1% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Westminster has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (19.1% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share with no personal income (8.8% vs 12.8%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 8,446 | 8.8% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 7,651 | 8.0% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5,017 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7,600 | 7.9% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7,599 | 7.9% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13,067 | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16,838 | 17.5% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11,566 | 12.0% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 18,331 | 19.1% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 96,115 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 8.8% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Westminster
| Metric | Westminster | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.490 | 0.524 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $82,243 | $78,863 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $68,149 | $64,818 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 17.1% | 17.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Westminster, it is 0.490, lower than Colorado's 0.524, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 21% more than women's income in Westminster, Colorado. Over a 35-year career, a 21% wage gap accumulates to roughly $493,290 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Westminster, Colorado has narrowed from about 19% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 20% in 2011, and was narrowest at 13% in 2016. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,344 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Westminster | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 22.4% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 25 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 2,579 people are unemployed in Westminster, Colorado.
The average commute time in Westminster is 25 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Westminster, Colorado has fallen from 7.7% to 3.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 8.3% in 2013.
Westminster has stayed below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2015, at 1.0 point lower. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Westminster, CO Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Westminster, CO compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CO | 115,024 | $104,622 #2/2 | 4.8%/yr #2/2 | 3.7% #1/2 | 0.490 #1/2 |
| Broomfield, CO | 76,293 | $123,900 | 5.0%/yr | 3.8% | 0.494 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Westminster, Colorado has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Colorado, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Westminster, Colorado.
How Rich Is Westminster, Colorado?
Westminster has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $104,622, about 9% higher than the Colorado average of $95,803.
How fast is household income rising in Westminster, Colorado?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Westminster, Colorado rose 64%, from $63,897 to $104,622. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Colorado as a whole: +64% against +70%.
What was the median household income in Westminster in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Westminster, Colorado was $100,637, up 4% from $96,432 in 2022. The Colorado median that year was $93,071.
What was the median household income in Westminster in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Westminster, Colorado was $81,329. By 2024 it had risen 29% to $104,622.
What is the Gini coefficient in Westminster, Colorado?
The Gini coefficient in Westminster is 0.490. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Westminster, Colorado?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Westminster, Colorado has narrowed from about 19% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 20% in 2011, and was narrowest at 13% in 2016. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,344 since 2009.
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