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Federal Heights

County:
Adams County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.775
State:
Colorado

Federal Heights is a city located in Adams County, Colorado. Federal Heights has a 2026 population of 13,759. Federal Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -4.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,395 in 2020.

The median household income in Federal Heights is $56,597 with a poverty rate of 24.23%. The median age in Federal Heights is 32.8 years: 34.8 years for males, and 30.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.9 males.

13.8K
Total Population
7,753
Density (mi²)
-106 -0.76%
Growth

Federal Heights Population

Federal Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202613,759-106-0.76%
202513,865-106-0.76%
202413,971-42-0.3%
202314,013-19-0.14%
202214,032-184-1.29%
202114,216-194-1.35%
202014,3957045.14%
201913,691-21-0.15%
201813,7121971.46%
201713,5153162.39%
201613,1994023.14%
201512,7974513.65%
201412,3462281.88%
201312,1182011.69%
201211,9171941.65%
201111,7232161.88%
201011,507400.35%
200012,0652,72329.15%
19909,3421,49619.07%
19807,84600%

Median Age

Overall: 32.8 years
Female: 30.8 years
Male: 34.8 years

Federal Heights Adults

There are 10,228 adults, (1,644 of whom are seniors) in Federal Heights.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,172 (50.8%)
Male: 6,953 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Federal Heights includes 42.13% White, 16.79% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,95142.13%
Two or more races4,95235.06%
Other race2,37116.79%
Asian3892.75%
Black or African American2221.57%
Native American1691.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander710.5%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4,75133.64%
Other race2,28516.18%
White1,97413.98%
Native American1320.93%
Asian110.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,97728.16%
Asian3782.68%
Black or African American2221.57%
Two or more races2011.42%
Other race860.61%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander710.5%
Native American370.26%

Federal Heights Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Federal Heights ' average per capita income is $43,022. Household income levels show a median of $56,597. The poverty rate stands at 24.23%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$75,762-
Families$60,179$74,510
Households$56,597$69,233
Non Families$47,319$54,021

$43,022

Average Income

$56,597

Median Household Income

24.23%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)