Wheat Ridge, 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 | Wheat Ridge | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,912 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3433.9 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.74% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.3 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 15,956 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wheat Ridge grew by 7.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 33,972 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wheat Ridge has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Wheat Ridge | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,507 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.43% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wheat Ridge is about 5% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Wheat Ridge | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $481,463 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,530 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 49.4% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wheat Ridge is about 26.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,530 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wheat Ridge spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 186 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wheat Ridge | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.3 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.6 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 186 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,765 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 19.6% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,260 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,817 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Wheat Ridge is about the same as 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
Wheat Ridge has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Wheat Ridge | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Wheat Ridge has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Wheat Ridge | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.8% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
What is the population of Wheat Ridge, Colorado?
The population of Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 32,912, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wheat Ridge, Colorado?
The population density of Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 3433.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wheat Ridge, Colorado?
The median household income in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is $88,507, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wheat Ridge, Colorado?
The median home price in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is $481,463, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wheat Ridge, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.