State
County
Land Area (mi²)
35.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,801.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.23% (2,012)
Growth Since 2010
40.18% (18,447)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Commerce City, Colorado Population 2021
64,360
Commerce City is a city located in Adams County Colorado. With a 2020 population of 64,360, it is the 18th largest city in Colorado and the 597th largest city in the United States . Commerce City is currently growing at a rate of 3.23% annually and its population has increased by 40.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 45,913 in 2010. Spanning over 36 miles, Commerce City has a population density of 1,801 people per square mile.
The average household income in Commerce City is $91,184 with a poverty rate of 11.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,286 per month, and the median house value is $320,100. The median age in Commerce City is 31.6 years, 31.3 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
Commerce City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Commerce Citywas:
- White: 81.61%
- Other race: 6.85%
- Black or African American: 4.38%
- Two or more races: 4.21%
- Asian: 1.95%
- Native American: 0.91%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.10%
The current population of Commerce City, Colorado is 64,360 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 64,360.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 45,913.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,066 | 81.61% |
| Some Other Race | 3,865 | 6.85% |
| Black or African American | 2,473 | 4.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2,375 | 4.21% |
| Asian | 1,103 | 1.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 511 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.10% |
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Commerce City Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,332 | 3.43 | 74 |
| Married | 9,883 | 4.08 | 82.1 |
| Non Family | 3,349 | 1.3 | 61.1 |
| Female | 2,046 | 3.67 | 59.8 |
| Male | 1,054 | 3.7 | 66.1 |
3.84
Average Family Size
3.43
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,597 | 7.71% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,653 | 10.84% |
| High School Graduate | 9,904 | 29.40% |
| Some College | 7,185 | 21.33% |
| Associates Degree | 2,904 | 8.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,149 | 15.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,293 | 6.81% |
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Commerce City Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,249 | 15,177 | 4,844 |
| Hispanic | 14,548 | 9,816 | 1,715 |
| Other Race | 2,130 | 1,387 | 272 |
| Black | 1,246 | 1,027 | 327 |
| 2+ Races | 1,166 | 1,048 | 332 |
| Asian | 773 | 581 | 216 |
| Native American | 319 | 234 | 103 |
| Islander | 41 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 32.29%.
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$42,249
Average Earnings
$48,300
Average Male
$35,426
Average Female
Commerce City Language by Age
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Commerce City Language
66.68% of Commerce City residents speak only English, while 33.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.16% of the population.
Commerce City Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27,534 | 4,445 | 16.14% |
| White | 23,495 | 1,626 | 6.92% |
| Other | 3,841 | 692 | 18.02% |
| Black | 2,466 | 351 | 14.23% |
| Multiple | 2,371 | 105 | 4.43% |
| Native | 477 | 74 | 15.51% |
| Asian | 1,103 | 71 | 6.44% |
11.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.16%
Male Poverty Rate
13.04%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Commerce City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Commerce City is Other, with 18.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Commerce City is Multiple, with 4.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.13%.
Commerce City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Commerce City Married by Age and Sex
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Commerce City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Commerce City Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,255 | 7.19% |
| Hispanic | 627 | 3.67% |
| Black | 170 | 11.78% |
| Other Race | 97 | 4.00% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 3.44% |
| Asian | 38 | 4.83% |
| Native American | 34 | 9.55% |
Commerce City Veterans by Education
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6.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
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72.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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57.24%
Born in Commerce City
84.30%
Native Born
15.70%
Foreign Born
9.21%
Non Citizen
6.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.30% of Commerce City residents were born in the United States, with 57.24% having been born in Colorado. 9.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64,360 | 2,012 | 3.23% |
| 2020 | 62,348 | 2,012 | 3.33% |
| 2019 | 60,336 | 2,012 | 3.45% |
| 2018 | 58,324 | 2,399 | 4.29% |
| 2017 | 55,925 | 1,402 | 2.57% |
| 2016 | 54,523 | 1,362 | 2.56% |
| 2015 | 53,161 | 1,693 | 3.29% |
| 2014 | 51,468 | 1,751 | 3.52% |
| 2013 | 49,717 | 1,213 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 48,504 | 997 | 2.10% |
| 2011 | 47,507 | 1,379 | 2.99% |
| 2010 | 46,128 | 25,137 | 8.19% |
| 2000 | 20,991 | 4,525 | 2.46% |
| 1990 | 16,466 | 232 | 0.14% |
| 1980 | 16,234 | -1,173 | -0.70% |
| 1970 | 17,407 | 8,437 | 6.85% |
| 1960 | 8,970 | 0.00% |