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 $66,694 with a poverty rate of 20.78%. The median age in Federal Heights is 32.3 years: 32.9 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Federal Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,990 | 49.36% |
| Two or more races | 4,138 | 29.22% |
| Other race | 2,161 | 15.26% |
| Asian | 488 | 3.45% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 114 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 108 | 0.76% |
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 | 5,162 | 2.74 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 2,009 | 3.71 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Non Family | 1,951 | 1.17 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Female | 604 | 3.37 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Male | 598 | 4 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
58.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,520 | 17.18% |
| Associates Degree | 444 | 5.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 716 | 8.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 361 | 4.08% |
| High School Graduate | 3,024 | 34.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,172 | 13.24% |
| Some College | 1,612 | 18.22% |
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 | 5,043 | 2,846 | 245 |
| White | 3,196 | 2,892 | 749 |
| 2+ Races | 2,247 | 1,405 | 114 |
| Other Race | 1,329 | 643 | 72 |
| Asian | 339 | 239 | 53 |
| Native American | 99 | 50 | 13 |
| Black | 82 | 82 | 0 |
| Islander | 52 | 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 23.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,642 | $0 | $90,275 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,387 | $80,417 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,183 | $43,323 | $25,806 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,922 | $38,064 | $29,083 |
| Overall | $39,416 | $43,248 | $31,430 |
| Some College | $48,983 | $53,990 | $43,500 |
$39,416
Average Earnings
$43,248
Average Male
$31,430
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.02% of Federal Heights residents speak only English, while 50.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,293 | 2,110 | 22.71% |
| Multiple | 4,138 | 1,430 | 34.56% |
| White | 3,997 | 683 | 17.09% |
| Other | 2,161 | 279 | 12.91% |
| Asian | 488 | 42 | 8.61% |
| Black | 161 | 33 | 20.5% |
20.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.4%
Male Poverty Rate
24.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Federal Heights is Multiple, with 34.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Federal Heights is Asian, with 8.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.02% |
| High School | 17.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.7% |
| Some College | 10.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.04% |
| Female Employed | 9.67% |
| Male Employed | 6.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,911 | $72,429 |
| Households | $57,957 | $66,694 |
| Married Families | $76,619 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,492 | $49,206 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
550
Number of Veterans
522
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 245 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 271 |
| 75+ | 119 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 439 | 8.22% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 3.15% |
| Other Race | 69 | 4.29% |
| Native American | 25 | 25.25% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 0.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
49.57%
Born in Federal Heights
72.45%
Native Born
27.55%
Foreign Born
21.28%
Non Citizen
6.27%
Naturalized
72.45% of Federal Heights residents were born in the United States, with 49.57% having been born in Colorado. 21.28% 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% |