Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO

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2024 Population
118,922
US Senator
Michael Bennet
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Hickenlooper
Democratic Party
2024 Poverty Rate
5.84%
6.81% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$127,041
4.39% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$591,600
4.67% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
58,473
3.06% 1-year growth

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23.4% of the households in Adams Arapahoe 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.

93.4% of the residents in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO are Colorado State University Global (3,299 degrees awarded in 2023) and Pickens Technical College (621 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was $591,600, and the homeownership rate was 83.6%.

Most people in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO is home to a population of 119k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.1% of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (17.9k people).

In 2024, there were 5.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.7k people) in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.5k Two Races Including 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 Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO are Spanish (14,073 households), Vietnamese (1,357 households), and Korean (1,085 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
57,356
Women
50.4%
56,409
Men
49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 113,765 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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Citizenship

93.4%
2024 Citizenship
94.1%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.4% of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    62.7k ± 2.29k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    11.8k ± 1.52k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    10.5k ± 1.25k
23.3%
Hispanic Population
27.7k people

In 2024, there were 5.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.7k people) in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

23.3% of the people in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO are hispanic (27.7k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    5,593 ± 1,790 people
  2. India
    773 ± 680 people
  3. Philippines
    732 ± 662 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 5,593 Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO residents, followed by India with 773 and Philippines with 732.

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Foreign-Born Population

15.1%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
17.9k people
13.4%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
15.3k people

As of 2024, 15.1% of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO residents (17.9k 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 Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was 13.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    14,073 households (12.7%)
  2. Vietnamese
    1,357 households (1.23%)
  3. Korean
    1,085 households (0.981%)

23.4% of the households in Adams Arapahoe 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 Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was Spanish. 12.7% of the households in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,091 ± 453
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,727 ± 340
  3. Vietnam
    1,200 ± 222

Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO employs 58.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO were Construction (5,650 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,843 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,593 people), and the highest paying industries were Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($216,414), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($165,520), and Support activities for mining ($124,360).

Males in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $72,170. The income inequality in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
27,385
Women
46.8%
31,088
Men
53.2%

The workforce of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO in 2023 was 58,473 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

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Occupations

58.5k
2023 Value
3.06%
1 Year growth
± 3.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 3.06%, from 56.7k employees to 58.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO, are Customer service representatives (1,663 people), Other managers (1,599 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,536 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.5k
2023 Value
3.06%
1 Year growth
± 3.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 3.06%, from 56.7k employees to 58.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO, are Construction (5,650 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,843 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,593 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$72,762
Median earning men ± $3,062
$52,987
Median earning women ± $2,474

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,545), Information ($106,013), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,885).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($80,324), Information ($76,853), and Wholesale Trade ($75,069).

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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%.

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
    Republican Party
  3. 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%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet
Senator from Colorado3
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 Colorado2
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO awarded 3,920 degrees. The student population of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,889 male students and 5,643 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO are White (2,154 and 55.5%), Hispanic or Latino (721 and 18.6%), Unknown (432 and 11.1%), and Black or African American (324 and 8.34%).

The largest universities in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Colorado State University Global (3,299 and 84.2%) and Pickens Technical College (621 and 15.8%).

The most popular majors in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO are Information Technology (653 and 16.7%), Health Care Administration & Management (414 and 10.6%), and Other Human Resources Management & Services (342 and 8.72%).

The median tuition cost in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO for a public four year colleges is $8,400 for in-state students and $8,400 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 82.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 10,532 (46.4% men and 53.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 10,532 students enrolled in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO, 46.4% men and 53.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,526 records, of which 52.4% were women and 47.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Information Technology
    401 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    288 degrees awarded
  3. Accounting
    189 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was Information Technology with 401 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Colorado State University Global
    3,299 degrees awarded
  2. Pickens Technical College
    621 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colorado State University Global with 3,299 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,693 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO, which is 0.76 times less than the 2,227 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,154 degrees mean that there were 2.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 721 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,030) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($768) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.18% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.89% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (20.5k), Some college (19.4k), and Bachelors Degree (18.4k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was $591,600 in 2024, which is 1.78 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $565,200 to $591,600, a 4.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO is 83.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 31.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$591,600
Median Property Value 2024
±$9,768
$32,938
Median Property Taxes
±$1,280

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Rent vs Own

83.6%
Homeownership
2024
68.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 83.6% of the housing units in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84.7%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$127,041
Median Household Income
± $5,552
39.4k
Number of Households
± 1,530

In 2024, the median household income of the 39.4k households in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO grew to $127,041 from the previous year's value of $121,700.

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Wage Distribution

0.431
2023 Wage GINI in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO
0.441
2022 Wage GINI in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO

In 2023, the income inequality in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.34% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (66.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (20.5%)
  3. Carpooled (9.88%)

In 2024, 66.1% of workers in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.5%) and those who carpooled to work (9.88%).

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Commute Time

31.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO have a longer commute time (31.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.43% of the workforce in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.84% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO (6.88k out of 118k 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 Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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Health

92.1% of the population of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 58.4% on employee plans, 10.8% on Medicaid, 7.46% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 3.18% 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, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.8% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.87%
Uninsured
58.4%
Employer Coverage
10.8%
Medicaid
7.46%
Medicare
12.3%
Non-Group
3.18%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO grew by 6.09% from 7.41% to 7.87%.

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