Living in Wheat Ridge, CO
Wheat Ridge, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
31,331
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
12.9%
Median Home
$383,900
Median Income
$57,659
Median Rent
$1,104
Wheat Ridge SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
7
Wheat Ridge, CO Crime Report
1,107Total Crimes
3,519.6Total Crimes / 100k People
42.11%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wheat Ridge / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,107 | 3,519.6 | 2,971.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 76 | 241.6 | 381.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 12 | 38.2 | 63.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 53 | 168.5 | 246.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,031 | 3,278.0 | 2,590.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 90 | 286.2 | 348.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 722 | 2,295.6 | 1,858.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 219 | 696.3 | 384.0 | 219.9 |
Wheat Ridge, CO Cost Of Living
107Wheat Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Wheat Ridge | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 84 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 134 | 134 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 79 | 86 | 100 | |
Wheat Ridge, CO Photos
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Rankings for Wheat Ridge in Colorado
Map Of Wheat Ridge, CO
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Population over time in Wheat Ridge
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 31,331 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 31,323 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 31,162 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 31,044 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 30,863 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 30,655 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 30,489 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 30,366 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 30,365 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 30,379 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wheat Ridge
| Race | Wheat Ridge | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.8% | 68.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.0% | 3.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 21.4% | 21.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Wheat Ridge
| Gender | Wheat Ridge | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wheat Ridge for adults over 25
| Education | Wheat Ridge | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wheat Ridge, Colorado
| Income | Wheat Ridge | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.0% | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 7.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.1% | 8.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 8.8% | 7.7% |
