Arapahoe County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 659,844 | — | #106 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $101,087 | +34.5% | #162 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.3 years | -4.1% | #2,697 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $561,200 | +99.1% | #97 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,891 | +62.6% | #75 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | -31.5% | #493 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Arapahoe County has a population of 659,844, making it the #106 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Arapahoe County is $101,087, ranking #162 out of 3,222 counties — 34.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Arapahoe County is $561,200 (+99.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,891/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.7%.
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90.7% of residents in Arapahoe County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% below the national rate.
About Arapahoe County, Colorado
Arapahoe County, Colorado has a total population of 659,844, making it the 106th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Arapahoe County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Arapahoe County is $101,087, which ranks #162 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Arapahoe County is $561,200, 99.1% above the national median. Renters in Arapahoe County pay a median gross rent of $1,891 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Arapahoe County, 46.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Arapahoe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.5%).
All data for Arapahoe County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.