Commerce City PUMA, CO

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2024 Population

183,341

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

35.2

1.15% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

6.73%

2.15% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$102,752

2.52% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$503,500

6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

96,183

7.59% 1-year growth

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24% of the households in Commerce City 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.

92% of the residents in Commerce City PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Commerce City PUMA, CO are Empire Beauty School-Thornton (35 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Commerce City PUMA, CO was $503,500, and the homeownership rate was 71.8%.

Most people in Commerce City PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30 minutes. The average car ownership in Commerce City PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Commerce City PUMA, CO borders Broomfield PUMA, CO, South Weld PUMA, CO, Thornton PUMA, CO, Brighton PUMA, CO, and Downtown Denver PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

Commerce City PUMA, CO is home to a population of 183k people, from which 92% are citizens. As of 2024, 13.1% of Commerce City PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (24k people).

In 2024, there were 3.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.7k people) in Commerce City PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 17.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Commerce City PUMA, CO are Spanish (31,427 households), Vietnamese (1,457 households), and Russian (1,189 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

88,952

Women

49%

92,671

Men

51%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 181,623 inhabitants, with 51% men, and 49% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Commerce City PUMA, CO.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

92%

2024 Citizenship

92%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92% of Commerce City PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Commerce City PUMA, CO was 92%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Commerce City PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
92.7k ± 2.18k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
26.6k ± 2.71k
Other (Hispanic)
17.7k ± 1.71k

37.5%

Hispanic Population

68.7k people

37.5% of the people in Commerce City PUMA, CO are hispanic (68.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Commerce City PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
13,905 ± 2,782 people
Vietnam
1,435 ± 926 people
Uganda
705 ± 651 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Commerce City PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 13,905 Commerce City PUMA, CO residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,435 and Uganda with 705.

Foreign-Born Population

13.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

24k people

13%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

23.7k people

As of 2024, 13.1% of Commerce City PUMA, CO residents (24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Commerce City PUMA, CO was 13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
31,427 households (18.2%)
Vietnamese
1,457 households (0.844%)
Russian
1,189 households (0.688%)

24% of the households in Commerce City PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Commerce City PUMA, CO was Spanish. 18.2% of the households in Commerce City 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

Vietnam
2,494 ± 360
Gulf War (2001-)
2,458 ± 468
Gulf War (1990s)
1,696 ± 408

Commerce City PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Commerce City PUMA, CO.

Economy

The economy of Commerce City PUMA, CO employs 96.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Commerce City PUMA, CO were Construction (9,977 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,129 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,602 people), and the highest paying industries were Data processing, hosting & related services ($147,133), Computer Systems Design ($136,704), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($134,121).

Males in Commerce City PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,687. The income inequality in Commerce City PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

43,553

Women

45.3%

52,630

Men

54.7%

The workforce of Commerce City PUMA, CO in 2023 was 96,183 people, with 45.3% woman, and 54.7% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

96.2k

2023 Value

7.59%

1 Year growth

± 7.59%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Commerce City PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 7.59%, from 89.4k employees to 96.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Commerce City PUMA, CO, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (3,569 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,744 people), and Other managers (2,681 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Commerce City PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

96.2k

2023 Value

7.59%

1 Year growth

± 7.59%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Commerce City PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 7.59%, from 89.4k employees to 96.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Commerce City PUMA, CO, are Construction (9,977 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,129 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,602 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Commerce City PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Commerce City PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,653

Median earning men ± $1,659

$47,627

Median earning women ± $1,694

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($97,422), Public Administration ($93,286), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,547).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($121,399), Information ($67,938), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,846).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Commerce City 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Commerce City PUMA, CO awarded 35 degrees. The student population of Commerce City PUMA, CO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 101 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Commerce City PUMA, CO are Hispanic or Latino (15 and 42.9%), Unknown (9 and 25.7%), White (8 and 22.9%), and Two or More Races (2 and 5.71%).

The largest universities in Commerce City PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Empire Beauty School-Thornton (35 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Commerce City PUMA, CO are General Cosmetology (35 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 104 students enrolled in Commerce City PUMA, CO, 2.88% men and 97.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 43 records, of which 97.7% were women and 2.33% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Commerce City PUMA, CO was General Cosmetology with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Commerce City PUMA, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Empire Beauty School-Thornton

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Empire Beauty School-Thornton with 35 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Commerce City PUMA, CO, which is 0 times less than the 35 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 15 degrees mean that there were 1.67 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 9 degrees awarded.

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 2023, 2.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.47% 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 Commerce City PUMA, CO in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (39.1k), Some college (29.6k), and Bachelors Degree (27.6k).

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 Commerce City PUMA, CO was $503,500 in 2024, which is 1.51 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $475,000 to $503,500, a 6% increase. The homeownership rate in Commerce City PUMA, CO is 71.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Commerce City PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 30 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Commerce City PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$503,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,525

$46,694

Median Property Taxes

±$1,665

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 Commerce City PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

71.8%

Homeownership

2024

71.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 71.8% of the housing units in Commerce City PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$102,752

Median Household Income

± $2,215

65.1k

Number of Households

± 2,275

In 2024, the median household income of the 65.1k households in Commerce City PUMA, CO grew to $102,752 from the previous year's value of $100,225.

The following chart displays the households in Commerce City 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

0.414

2023 Wage GINI in Commerce City PUMA, CO

0.417

2022 Wage GINI in Commerce City PUMA, CO

In 2023, the income inequality in Commerce City PUMA, CO was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.826% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Commerce City PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Commerce City PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71%)
Worked At Home (15.2%)
Carpooled (10.4%)

In 2024, 71% of workers in Commerce City PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.2%) and those who carpooled to work (10.4%).

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

30 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Commerce City PUMA, CO have a longer commute time (30 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.64% of the workforce in Commerce City PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Commerce City 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 Commerce City PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Commerce City PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.73% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Commerce City PUMA, CO (12.2k out of 182k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Commerce City 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

89.9% of the population of Commerce City PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 54.7% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 8.45% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.744% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,207 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,207 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% 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

10.1%

Uninsured

54.7%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

8.45%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.744%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Commerce City PUMA, CO grew by 2.63% from 9.88% to 10.1%.

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

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