Wheat Ridge is a city located in Jefferson County Colorado. Wheat Ridge has a 2024 population of 31,612. Wheat Ridge is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,379 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheat Ridge is $114,553 with a poverty rate of 10.18%. The median age in Wheat Ridge is 42.1 years: 41.5 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheat Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,711 | 83.06% |
| Two or more races | 2,958 | 9.2% |
| Other race | 1,005 | 3.13% |
| Native American | 547 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 481 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 447 | 1.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,041 | 2.09 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 7,407 | 1.31 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Married | 5,699 | 2.74 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Female | 1,216 | 3.06 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Male | 719 | 3.19 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,004 | 3.95% |
| Associates Degree | 1,645 | 6.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,569 | 29.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,733 | 14.68% |
| High School Graduate | 5,655 | 22.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 439 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 5,384 | 21.17% |
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 | 19,390 | 18,908 | 9,900 |
| Hispanic | 4,647 | 3,742 | 724 |
| 2+ Races | 1,982 | 1,935 | 654 |
| Other Race | 942 | 759 | 78 |
| Asian | 404 | 362 | 254 |
| Native American | 400 | 323 | 22 |
| Black | 356 | 339 | 140 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,590 | $92,687 | $60,243 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,722 | $100,265 | $69,984 |
| High School Graduate | $44,809 | $51,074 | $38,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,398 | $51,179 | $28,010 |
| Overall | $60,047 | $67,384 | $51,234 |
| Some College | $49,394 | $58,654 | $37,667 |
$60,047
Average Earnings
$67,384
Average Male
$51,234
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.81% of Wheat Ridge residents speak only English, while 9.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,088 | 1,877 | 8.13% |
| Hispanic | 6,780 | 1,122 | 16.55% |
| Multiple | 2,948 | 262 | 8.89% |
| Native | 543 | 164 | 30.2% |
| Other | 1,005 | 79 | 7.86% |
| Asian | 472 | 50 | 10.59% |
| Black | 424 | 47 | 11.08% |
10.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.86%
Male Poverty Rate
12.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheat Ridge is Native, with 30.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheat Ridge is Other, with 7.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.24% |
| High School | 20.14% |
| Some College | 12.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.28% |
| Female Employed | 6.97% |
| Male Employed | 3.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,041 | $149,976 |
| Households | $87,598 | $114,553 |
| Married Families | $136,503 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,823 | $75,456 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
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
1,891
Number of Veterans
1,697
Male Veterans
194
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 517 |
| Second Gulf War | 458 |
| First Gulf War | 440 |
| Korea | 206 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 590 |
| 35 to 54 | 387 |
| 55 to 64 | 371 |
| 65 to 74 | 360 |
| 18 to 34 | 183 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,663 | 7.43% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 3.47% |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 4.38% |
| Other Race | 49 | 5.08% |
| Native American | 42 | 9.01% |
| Asian | 19 | 4.7% |
| Black | 11 | 2.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
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
48.74%
Born in Wheat Ridge
95.38%
Native Born
4.62%
Foreign Born
1.82%
Non Citizen
2.8%
Naturalized
95.38% of Wheat Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 48.74% having been born in Colorado. 1.82% 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 | 30,653 | -192 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 30,845 | -192 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 31,037 | -191 | -0.61% |
| 2026 | 31,228 | -192 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 31,420 | -192 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 31,612 | -192 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 31,804 | -48 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 31,852 | -474 | -1.47% |
| 2021 | 32,326 | -53 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 32,379 | 408 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 31,971 | 32 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 31,939 | 72 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 31,867 | 38 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 31,829 | 343 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 31,486 | 284 | 0.91% |
| 2014 | 31,202 | 300 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 30,902 | 225 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 30,677 | 281 | 0.92% |
| 2011 | 30,396 | 189 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 30,207 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 32,913 | 3,494 | 11.88% |
| 1990 | 29,419 | -874 | -2.89% |
| 1980 | 30,293 | 515 | 1.73% |
| 1970 | 29,778 | -875 | -2.85% |