Demographics in Wheat Ridge, CO

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Wheat Ridge?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

32,158

Male

15,326

47.7%

Female

16,832

52.3%

Median Age

42.1

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
White
83.1%
Black
1.4%
Hispanic
21.2%
Asian
1.5%
Two or More
9.2%
Other
3.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

35.1%

High School or Higher

52.7%

Foreign Born

4.6%

Veterans

5.9%

Married

38.2%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Wheat Ridge, CO has a population of 32,158 with a median age of 42.1. The racial makeup is 83.1% White, 21.2% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, 1.5% Asian. About 35.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.6%.