Social Data

The total estimated population is 33,812. Density is low at 1,890 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 20,408; Black: 6,166; Two or More Races: 2,203; Asian: 1,333; American Indian: 431; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 158; Other Race: 3,113; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 6,611 (20%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 27,201 (80%)

There are 3,217 foreign born residents, of which 45.5% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Mexico: 901; Germany: 448; Korea: 394; Philippines: 341; Vietnam: 154; United Kingdom: 112; Panama: 96; U.S. Born: This State: 9,540; South: 7,066; Midwest: 5,493; West: 4,717; Northeast: 2,204;

The sex distribution is 50% male and 50% female. The median age is 27 years.

Age Distribution

There are 3,624 married couples with children and 1,767 single-parent households (392 men, 1,375 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $39,524 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Colorado: $47,203; 80916: $39,524;

11% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Colorado: 9%; 80916: 11%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 11,056; Government: 2,274; Self-employed: 752; Unpaid family work: 19; Occupation: Sales and office: 4,154; Management, professional, and related: 3,306; Production, transportation, and material moving: 2,871; Service: 2,742; Office and administrative support: 2,576; Professional and related: 2,015;

The average commute time is 24 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 13,311; Car or truck (carpooled): 2,816; Worked at home: 309; Walked: 309; Public transportation: 155; Motorcycle: 46; Bicycle: 39;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in80916.

Housing Data

There are 12,308 housing units, of which 6,755 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 6,433; Renter: 5,368; Vacant: 507; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 6,057; Not Mortgaged: 376;

The median single family home value is $112,000.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Colorado: $1,197; 80916: $942;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Colorado: $611; 80916: $604;

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 70; 1940 to 1949: 25; 1950 to 1959: 91; 1960 to 1969: 602; 1970 to 1979: 4,248; 1980 to 1989: 4,789; 1990 to 1994: 700; 1995 to 1998: 1,539; 1999 to March 2000: 244;

0.0% of homes lack plumbing and 0.9% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 8,351; Electricity: 3,235; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 151; Other: 29;

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