Social Data

The total estimated population is 27,819. Density is low at 580 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 18,605; Two or More Races: 1,220; Black: 532; American Indian: 522; Asian: 190; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 18; Other Race: 6,732; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 14,191 (51%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 13,628 (49%)

There are 5,474 foreign born residents, of which 20.2% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Mexico: 4,954; El Salvador: 87; Vietnam: 68; Philippines: 42; Korea: 42; United Kingdom: 29; Honduras: 29; U.S. Born: This State: 14,791; Midwest: 2,671; West: 2,656; South: 1,676; Northeast: 467;

The sex distribution is 52% male and 48% female. The median age is 30 years.

Age Distribution

There are 2,225 married couples with children and 1,215 single-parent households (395 men, 820 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $34,632 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Colorado: $47,203; Commerce City: $34,632;

18% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Colorado: 9%; Commerce City: 18%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 8,964; Government: 1,200; Self-employed: 464; Unpaid family work: 32; Occupation: Production, transportation, and material moving: 2,987; Sales and office: 2,700; Construction, extraction, and maintenance: 2,231; Office and administrative support: 1,970; Transportation and material moving: 1,711; Service: 1,628;

The average commute time is 26 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 7,417; Car or truck (carpooled): 2,410; Public transportation: 311; Worked at home: 297; Walked: 154; Bicycle: 41; Motorcycle: 19;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in Commerce City.

Housing Data

There are 9,176 housing units, of which 6,761 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 5,704; Renter: 3,196; Vacant: 276; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 4,506; Not Mortgaged: 1,198;

The median single family home value is $110,600.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Colorado: $1,197; Commerce City: $887;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Colorado: $611; Commerce City: $541;

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: 455; 1940 to 1949: 664; 1950 to 1959: 3,642; 1960 to 1969: 1,470; 1970 to 1979: 1,392; 1980 to 1989: 942; 1990 to 1994: 125; 1995 to 1998: 267; 1999 to March 2000: 219;

0.6% of homes lack plumbing and 2.9% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 7,118; Electricity: 1,536; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 180; Wood: 31;

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