Wheat Ridge, Colorado Population 2022
Wheat Ridge is a city located in Jefferson County Colorado. Wheat Ridge has a 2020 population of 31,171. Wheat Ridge is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually but its population has increased by 3.20% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,204 in 2010.
The average household income in Wheat Ridge is $78,339 with a poverty rate of 12.90%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,104 per month, and the median house value is $383,900. The median age in Wheat Ridge is 41.2 years, 40.7 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
Wheat Ridge Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheat Ridgewas:
- White: 90.42%
- Two or more races: 4.06%
- Other race: 2.39%
- Asian: 1.32%
- Black or African American: 1.04%
- Native American: 0.77%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,328 | 90.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1,271 | 4.06% |
| Some Other Race | 750 | 2.39% |
| Asian | 415 | 1.32% |
| Black or African American | 326 | 1.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 241 | 0.77% |
Wheat Ridge Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,080 | 2.18 | 51.8 |
| Non Family | 6,596 | 1.35 | 40.8 |
| Married | 5,429 | 2.93 | 69.9 |
| Female | 1,313 | 2.86 | 40.3 |
| Male | 742 | 2.87 | 38 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 624 | 2.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,423 | 6.06% |
| High School Graduate | 5,893 | 25.11% |
| Some College | 5,359 | 22.83% |
| Associates Degree | 1,760 | 7.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,377 | 22.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,034 | 12.93% |
Wheat Ridge Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,386 | 17,555 | 7,492 |
| Hispanic | 4,089 | 3,020 | 606 |
| 2+ Races | 553 | 444 | 96 |
| Other Race | 514 | 397 | 84 |
| Asian | 310 | 260 | 151 |
| Black | 281 | 259 | 83 |
| Native American | 150 | 145 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 96.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.71%.
$41,302
Average Earnings
$44,461
Average Male
$38,451
Average Female
Wheat Ridge Language by Age
Wheat Ridge Language
89.95% of Wheat Ridge residents speak only English, while 10.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.95% of the population.
Wheat Ridge Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,716 | 2,449 | 10.78% |
| Hispanic | 6,638 | 1,200 | 18.08% |
| Multiple | 1,267 | 354 | 27.94% |
| Asian | 415 | 98 | 23.61% |
| Other | 80 | NaN% | |
| Native | 222 | 60 | 27.03% |
| Black | 322 | 26 | 8.07% |
12.90%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.86%
Male Poverty Rate
13.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wheat Ridge
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheat Ridge is Multiple, with 27.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheat Ridge is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.29%.
Wheat Ridge Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Wheat Ridge Married by Age and Sex
Wheat Ridge Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Wheat Ridge Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,275 | 9.70% |
| Hispanic | 257 | 5.50% |
| Other Race | 49 | 8.43% |
| Native American | 25 | 15.24% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 3.00% |
| Black | 11 | 3.64% |
Wheat Ridge Veterans by Education
9.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.00%
Born in Wheat Ridge
95.64%
Native Born
4.36%
Foreign Born
1.83%
Non Citizen
2.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.64% of Wheat Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 51.00% having been born in Colorado. 1.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31,171 | -51 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 31,222 | -51 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 31,273 | -51 | -0.16% |
| 2019 | 31,324 | -51 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 31,375 | 22 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 31,353 | -95 | -0.30% |
| 2016 | 31,448 | 223 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 31,225 | 100 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 31,125 | 177 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 30,948 | 168 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 30,780 | 386 | 1.27% |
| 2011 | 30,394 | 190 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 30,204 | -2,709 | -0.86% |
| 2000 | 32,913 | 3,494 | 1.13% |
| 1990 | 29,419 | -874 | -0.29% |
| 1980 | 30,293 | 515 | 0.17% |
| 1970 | 29,778 | 0.00% |