Social Data

The total estimated population is 4,301,261. Density is very low at 41 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 4,179,074; Black: 3,560,005; Two or More Races: 309,931; American Indian: 165,063; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 95,213; Asian: 44,241; Other Race: 4,621; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 4,301,261 (100%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 0 (0%)

There are 369,903 foreign born residents, of which 31.6% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Mexico: 181,508; Germany: 16,615; Canada: 13,552; Korea: 12,356; Vietnam: 11,892; United Kingdom: 11,301; India: 8,024; U.S. Born: This State: 1,766,731; Midwest: 839,912; West: 537,134; South: 442,065; Northeast: 290,058;

The sex distribution is 50% male and 50% female. The median age is 34 years.

Age Distribution

There are 225,790 married couples with children and 163,055 single-parent households (4,076 men, 158,979 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $47,203 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

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

9% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

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

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 1,582,796; Government: 305,805; Self-employed: 157,165; Unpaid family work: 18,299; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 823,731; Sales and office: 599,509; Professional and related: 478,758; Management, business, and financial operations: 344,973; Office and administrative support: 338,898; Service: 306,268;

The average commute time is 25 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 1,646,454; Car or truck (carpooled): 268,168; Worked at home: 108,132; Public transportation: 69,515; Walked: 65,668; Bicycle: 16,905; Motorcycle: 2,582;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in Colorado.

Housing Data

There are 1,808,037 housing units, of which 1,236,741 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 1,116,137; Renter: 542,101; Vacant: 149,799; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 884,119; Not Mortgaged: 232,018;

The median single family home value is $166,600.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

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

Median Rent for Rental Units

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

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 6.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 186,582; 1940 to 1949: 75,169; 1950 to 1959: 182,416; 1960 to 1969: 215,370; 1970 to 1979: 430,637; 1980 to 1989: 317,848; 1990 to 1994: 128,619; 1995 to 1998: 196,594; 1999 to March 2000: 74,802;

0.9% of homes lack plumbing and 1.4% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 1,241,383; Electricity: 267,077; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 102,827; Wood: 24,090;

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