Arapahoe County, CO

County

Cities in Arapahoe County

Neighborhoods in Arapahoe County

Traditions / Horizon Uptown

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Arapahoe

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

46.5%

Households with Children

31.3%

School Enrollment K-12

73,328

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 16.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.8%
Working Age (35-54): 27.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.5%
Seniors (65+): 14.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.1%
High School / GED: 18.6%
Some College or Associate's: 26.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 46.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.8%
Single Parents: 9.4%
Couples & Adults: 33.3%
Living Alone: 35.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 21.7%
Asian: 6.0%
Black or African American: 10.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 33.0%
South Asian: 28.6%
Southeast Asian: 30.8%
Central Asian: 2.7%
Other Asian: 5.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 67.7%
Puerto Rican: 4.6%
Cuban: 1.9%
Dominican: 0.5%
Central American: 7.6%
South American: 7.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.6%
Other White: 54.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 47.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 20.1%
Caribbean: 1.5%
Other Black: 30.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 39.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 42.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 76.6%
Spanish: 12.7%
European & Indo-European: 4.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.5%
Arabic: 0.9%
Other: 2.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.4%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 5.4%
Not Enrolled: 75.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources