Federal Heights is a city located in Adams County Colorado. Federal Heights has a 2024 population of 13,792. Federal Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -4.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,394 in 2020.
The average household income in Federal Heights is $65,767 with a poverty rate of 17.51%. The median age in Federal Heights is 31.7 years: 31.2 years for males, and 32.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Federal Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,704 | 61.41% |
| Two or more races | 3,024 | 21.34% |
| Other race | 1,559 | 11% |
| Asian | 447 | 3.15% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 153 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 106 | 0.75% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,092 | 2.78 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Non Family | 1,868 | 1.19 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Married | 1,735 | 3.7 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Female | 794 | 3.58 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Male | 695 | 3.87 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
56.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,177 | 13.45% |
| Associates Degree | 458 | 5.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 851 | 9.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 331 | 3.78% |
| High School Graduate | 3,108 | 35.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,176 | 13.44% |
| Some College | 1,649 | 18.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,371 | 2,497 | 254 |
| White | 3,815 | 3,451 | 853 |
| 2+ Races | 1,439 | 896 | 84 |
| Other Race | 954 | 485 | 31 |
| Asian | 268 | 242 | 49 |
| Native American | 132 | 84 | 11 |
| Black | 85 | 85 | 0 |
| Islander | 46 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,750 | $46,518 | $58,580 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,839 | $77,813 | $60,972 |
| High School Graduate | $36,535 | $38,684 | $30,240 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,320 | $36,343 | $25,463 |
| Overall | $37,873 | $40,706 | $30,391 |
| Some College | $43,311 | $51,508 | $37,663 |
$37,873
Average Earnings
$40,706
Average Male
$30,391
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.6% of Federal Heights residents speak only English, while 47.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 42.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,562 | 1,461 | 17.06% |
| White | 4,741 | 853 | 17.99% |
| Multiple | 3,024 | 544 | 17.99% |
| Other | 1,559 | 263 | 16.87% |
| Asian | 447 | 58 | 12.98% |
| Black | 180 | 34 | 18.89% |
17.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.46%
Male Poverty Rate
18.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Federal Heights is Black, with 18.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Federal Heights is Asian, with 12.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.75% |
| High School | 11.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.59% |
| Some College | 5.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.73% |
| Female Employed | 9.51% |
| Male Employed | 6.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,283 | $72,392 |
| Households | $56,316 | $65,767 |
| Married Families | $83,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,342 | $46,167 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
490
Number of Veterans
484
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 178 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 203 |
| 75+ | 118 |
| 55 to 64 | 105 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 431 | 6.67% |
| Hispanic | 152 | 2.93% |
| Other Race | 32 | 2.68% |
| Native American | 22 | 16.67% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.64%
Born in Federal Heights
77.81%
Native Born
22.19%
Foreign Born
17.96%
Non Citizen
4.23%
Naturalized
77.81% of Federal Heights residents were born in the United States, with 52.64% having been born in Colorado. 17.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,040 | -151 | -1.14% |
| 2028 | 13,191 | -150 | -1.12% |
| 2027 | 13,341 | -150 | -1.11% |
| 2026 | 13,491 | -151 | -1.11% |
| 2025 | 13,642 | -150 | -1.09% |
| 2024 | 13,792 | -151 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 13,943 | -58 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 14,001 | -213 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 14,214 | -180 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 14,394 | 703 | 5.13% |
| 2019 | 13,691 | -21 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 13,712 | 197 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 13,515 | 316 | 2.39% |
| 2016 | 13,199 | 402 | 3.14% |
| 2015 | 12,797 | 451 | 3.65% |
| 2014 | 12,346 | 228 | 1.88% |
| 2013 | 12,118 | 201 | 1.69% |
| 2012 | 11,917 | 194 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 11,723 | 216 | 1.88% |
| 2010 | 11,507 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,065 | 2,723 | 29.15% |
| 1990 | 9,342 | 1,496 | 19.07% |
| 1980 | 7,846 | -5,194 | -39.83% |