South Weld PUMA, CO

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2023 Population

110,566

4.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

36.8

0.822% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

5.06%

4.41% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$112,777

5.64% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$505,800

8.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, South Weld PUMA, CO had a population of 111k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $112,777. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Weld PUMA, CO grew from 106,075 to 110,566, a 4.23% increase and its median household income grew from $106,751 to $112,777, a 5.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Weld PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.9%), White (Hispanic) (10.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.11%), Other (Hispanic) (7.51%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.7%).

17.7% of the households in South Weld PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.4% of the residents in South Weld PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in South Weld PUMA, CO was $505,800, and the homeownership rate was 84.5%.

Most people in South Weld PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.7 minutes. The average car ownership in South Weld PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

South Weld PUMA, CO borders East Boulder PUMA, CO, Broomfield PUMA, CO, Weld Rural PUMA, CO, Brighton PUMA, CO, Commerce City PUMA, CO, Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO, and Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

South Weld PUMA, CO is home to a population of 111k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.39% of South Weld PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (9.27k people).

In 2023, there were 6.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.8k people) in South Weld PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.4k White (Hispanic) and 8.97k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Weld PUMA, CO are Spanish (15,506 households), Hmong (395 households), and Vietnamese (368 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,517

Women

49.9%

54,701

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 109,218 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.4%

2023 Citizenship

95.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.4% of South Weld PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South Weld PUMA, CO was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Weld PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Weld PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
71.8k ± 1.62k
White (Hispanic)
11.4k ± 1.49k
Two+ (Hispanic)
8.97k ± 1.08k

27.1%

Hispanic Population

30k people

27.1% of the people in South Weld PUMA, CO are hispanic (30k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Weld PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,580 ± 1,626 people
Vietnam
433 ± 510 people
India
340 ± 452 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Weld PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 4,580 South Weld PUMA, CO residents, followed by Vietnam with 433 and India with 340.

Foreign-Born Population

8.39%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.27k people

8.52%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

9.04k people

As of 2023, 8.39% of South Weld PUMA, CO residents (9.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Weld PUMA, CO was 8.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Weld PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,506 households (15%)
Hmong
395 households (0.381%)
Vietnamese
368 households (0.355%)

17.7% of the households in South Weld PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Weld PUMA, CO was Spanish. 15% of the households in South Weld PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,952 ± 362
Vietnam
1,866 ± 417
Gulf War (1990s)
1,018 ± 206

South Weld PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Weld PUMA, CO employs N/A people. The largest industries in South Weld PUMA, CO are Construction (4,603 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,438 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,187 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($371,010), Automotive equipment rental & leasing ($180,742), and Oil & gas extraction ($155,201).

Males in South Weld PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,681. The income inequality in South Weld PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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RACE/ETHNICITY

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Women

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Men

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The workforce of South Weld PUMA, CO in 2020 was N/A people, with N/A% woman, and N/A% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Weld PUMA, CO.

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Occupations

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From N/A to N/A, employment in South Weld PUMA, CO stayed at a rate of NaNk%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Weld PUMA, CO, are Other managers (1,817 people), Software developers (1,454 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,237 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Weld PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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From N/A to N/A, employment in South Weld PUMA, CO stayed at a rate of NaNk%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Weld PUMA, CO, are Construction (4,603 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,438 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,187 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Weld PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in South Weld PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$67,042

Median earning men ± $2,740

$47,090

Median earning women ± $2,108

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,702), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,145), and Public Administration ($92,200).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,958), Construction ($67,639), and Manufacturing ($67,182).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.73%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Weld PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.965% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Weld PUMA, CO in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (20.4k), Some college (17.7k), and High School or Equivalent (17.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Weld PUMA, CO was $505,800 in 2023, which is 1.67 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $464,800 to $505,800, a 8.82% increase. The homeownership rate in South Weld PUMA, CO is 84.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in South Weld PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 31.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Weld PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Weld PUMA, CO is $112,777. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Weld PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

Housing

Property

$505,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,609

$32,291

Median Property Taxes

±$1,210

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Weld PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Weld PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

84.5%

Homeownership

2023

72%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 84.5% of the housing units in South Weld PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 84.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Weld PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Weld PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Weld PUMA, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$112,777

Median Household Income

± $5,095

38.2k

Number of Households

± 1,512

In 2023, the median household income of the 38.2k households in South Weld PUMA, CO grew to $112,777 from the previous year's value of $106,751.

The following chart displays the households in South Weld PUMA, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in South Weld PUMA, CO

N/A Wage GINI in South Weld PUMA, CO

In 2022, the income inequality in South Weld PUMA, CO was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 55.7% decline from N/A to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Weld PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Weld PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Weld PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.6%)
Worked At Home (16.2%)
Carpooled (9.18%)

In 2023, 71.6% of workers in South Weld PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.18%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Weld PUMA, CO have a longer commute time (31.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.21% of the workforce in South Weld PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Weld PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Weld PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Weld PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.06% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Weld PUMA, CO (5.57k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Weld PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.2% of the population of South Weld PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 58.8% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 9.23% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 2.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1204 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1183 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,204 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,204 patients per year. This represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1,202 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colorado in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.83%

Uninsured

58.8%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

9.23%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

2.1%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Weld PUMA, CO declined by 2.15% from 8% to 7.83%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Weld PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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