Shaw Heights is a CDP located in Adams County Colorado. Shaw Heights has a 2024 population of 5,515. Shaw Heights is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually but its population has decreased by -7.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,987 in 2020.
The average household income in Shaw Heights is $110,793 with a poverty rate of 7.37%. The median age in Shaw Heights is 34.8 years: 35.4 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shaw Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,060 | 57.64% |
| Two or more races | 1,235 | 23.26% |
| Other race | 663 | 12.49% |
| Black or African American | 238 | 4.48% |
| Asian | 113 | 2.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,610 | 3.3 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Married | 696 | 4.72 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 563 | 1.47 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Male | 185 | 3.53 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Female | 166 | 3.23 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
4
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
80.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 416 | 12.12% |
| Associates Degree | 301 | 8.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 525 | 15.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 278 | 8.1% |
| High School Graduate | 922 | 26.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 387 | 11.28% |
| Some College | 602 | 17.55% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,900 | 1,642 | 522 |
| Hispanic | 1,314 | 798 | 182 |
| 2+ Races | 605 | 481 | 140 |
| Other Race | 336 | 148 | 10 |
| Black | 113 | 113 | 43 |
| Asian | 93 | 74 | 64 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,538 | $73,790 | $55,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,661 | $43,259 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,846 | $41,840 | $38,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,333 | $53,516 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,045 | $60,493 | $43,110 |
| Some College | $44,954 | $66,233 | $43,327 |
$47,045
Average Earnings
$60,493
Average Male
$43,110
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.22% of Shaw Heights residents speak only English, while 26.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,512 | 192 | 7.64% |
| Hispanic | 2,466 | 154 | 6.24% |
| Multiple | 1,235 | 57 | 4.62% |
| Black | 238 | 43 | 18.07% |
| Asian | 113 | 34 | 30.09% |
| Other | 663 | 5 | 0.75% |
7.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.59%
Male Poverty Rate
8.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shaw Heights is Asian, with 30.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shaw Heights is Other, with 0.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.7% |
| High School | 8.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.22% |
| Some College | 5.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.39% |
| Female Employed | 5.93% |
| Male Employed | 1.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,125 | $128,780 |
| Households | $89,125 | $110,793 |
| Married Families | $125,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,147 | $65,078 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
130
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 5.09% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 1.34% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
49.56%
Born in Shaw Heights
86.63%
Native Born
13.37%
Foreign Born
10.32%
Non Citizen
3.05%
Naturalized
86.63% of Shaw Heights residents were born in the United States, with 49.56% having been born in Colorado. 10.32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,515 | 29 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 5,486 | 28 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 5,458 | -190 | -3.36% |
| 2021 | 5,648 | -339 | -5.66% |
| 2020 | 5,987 | 458 | 8.28% |
| 2019 | 5,529 | 70 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 5,459 | -75 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 5,534 | 183 | 3.42% |
| 2016 | 5,351 | 591 | 12.42% |
| 2015 | 4,760 | 11 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 4,749 | 605 | 14.6% |
| 2013 | 4,144 | -83 | -1.96% |
| 2012 | 4,227 | 150 | 3.68% |
| 2011 | 4,077 | -1,039 | -20.31% |
| 2010 | 5,116 | 0 | 0% |