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Overview for Wheat Ridge, CO

32,340 people live in Wheat Ridge, where the median age is 41.5 and the average individual income is $44,748. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,340

Total Population

41.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$44,748

Average individual Income

Around Wheat Ridge, CO

There's plenty to do around Wheat Ridge, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

27
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
56
Bikeable
Bike Score
33
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Beerman, Vantage Movement, and Mixed Combat Sports.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 1.34 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.07 miles 30 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.66 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.49 miles 19 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.95 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.69 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Wheat Ridge, CO

Wheat Ridge has 14,617 households, with an average household size of 2.17. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wheat Ridge do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,340 people call Wheat Ridge home. The population density is 3,461.17 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,340

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.5

Median Age

48.15 / 51.85%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 10.5%

0-9 Years

10-17: 6.23%

10-17 Years

18-24: 6.45%

18-24 Years

25-64: 57.07%

25-64 Years

65-74: 8.94%

65-74 Years

75+: 10.81%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 1475 (8%)
  • High School Degree 5814 (30%)
  • Associate Degree 2150 (11%)
  • Bachelor Degree 6678 (35%)
  • Graduate Degree 3085 (16%)
14,617

Total Households

2.17

Average Household Size

$44,748

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 3,426 (23%)

Without Children: 11,191 (77%)

Marital Status

Married 36%
Single 31%
Divorced 10%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 9%

White Collar: 91%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 9%
15 to 29 Minutes 19%
30 to 59 Minutes 15%
60+ Minutes 3%

Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO

Primary Schools (7)
Middle Schools (1)
High Schools (1)
Mixed Schools (3)
The following schools are within or nearby Wheat Ridge. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
3/5
Mountain Phoenix Community School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
2/5
Kullerstrand Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Prospect Valley Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Stevens Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
0/5
Wilmore Davis Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
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