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 $107,652 with a poverty rate of 11.89%. The median age in Wheat Ridge is 41.9 years: 40.7 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheat Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,319 | 84.68% |
| Two or more races | 3,005 | 9.31% |
| Other race | 789 | 2.45% |
| Native American | 524 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 386 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 240 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 14,674 | 2.14 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Non Family | 7,149 | 1.34 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Married | 5,684 | 2.83 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 1,198 | 3.08 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Male | 643 | 3.28 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
52.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 986 | 3.94% |
| Associates Degree | 1,791 | 7.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,863 | 27.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,607 | 14.43% |
| High School Graduate | 5,848 | 23.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 397 | 1.59% |
| Some College | 5,505 | 22.02% |
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 | 19,530 | 18,927 | 9,230 |
| Hispanic | 4,305 | 3,640 | 764 |
| 2+ Races | 1,737 | 1,703 | 511 |
| Other Race | 703 | 571 | 83 |
| Native American | 362 | 342 | 31 |
| Asian | 338 | 254 | 154 |
| Black | 180 | 162 | 116 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 98.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 64.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,612 | $84,167 | $57,296 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,200 | $84,030 | $71,345 |
| High School Graduate | $43,043 | $51,115 | $35,519 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,397 | $47,565 | $18,606 |
| Overall | $54,693 | $63,209 | $47,332 |
| Some College | $45,071 | $55,222 | $36,250 |
$54,693
Average Earnings
$63,209
Average Male
$47,332
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.68% of Wheat Ridge residents speak only English, while 7.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,652 | 2,137 | 9.04% |
| Hispanic | 6,553 | 1,319 | 20.13% |
| Multiple | 3,000 | 539 | 17.97% |
| Native | 519 | 178 | 34.3% |
| Asian | 362 | 70 | 19.34% |
| Other | 787 | 69 | 8.77% |
| Black | 218 | 15 | 6.88% |
11.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.33%
Male Poverty Rate
12.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheat Ridge is Native, with 34.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheat Ridge is Black, with 6.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.49% |
| High School | 15.79% |
| Some College | 14.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.99% |
| Female Employed | 7.38% |
| Male Employed | 5.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,040 | $141,058 |
| Households | $79,567 | $107,652 |
| Married Families | $128,012 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,630 | $68,871 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
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
2,008
Number of Veterans
1,797
Male Veterans
211
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 621 |
| First Gulf War | 422 |
| Second Gulf War | 420 |
| Korea | 196 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 591 |
| 65 to 74 | 441 |
| 55 to 64 | 429 |
| 35 to 54 | 417 |
| 18 to 34 | 130 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,843 | 8.01% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 3.22% |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 2.8% |
| Native American | 49 | 11.32% |
| Black | 33 | 16.18% |
| Other Race | 14 | 1.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
50.17%
Born in Wheat Ridge
96.58%
Native Born
3.42%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
2.53%
Naturalized
96.58% of Wheat Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 50.17% having been born in Colorado. 0.88% 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% |