Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO

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2023 Population

113,925

4.91% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

35.7

1.92% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

5.47%

2.97% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$121,700

5.63% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$565,200

10.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

56,736

19.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO had a population of 114k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $121,700. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO grew from 108,595 to 113,925, a 4.91% increase and its median household income grew from $115,211 to $121,700, a 5.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.93%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.09%), Other (Hispanic) (7.41%), and White (Hispanic) (5.97%).

21.6% 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.

94.1% 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 2023, the median property value in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was $565,200, and the homeownership rate was 84.7%.

Most people in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO borders Parker PUMA, CO, South Weld PUMA, CO, Brighton PUMA, CO, North Aurora PUMA, CO, South Aurora PUMA, CO, Southeast Aurora PUMA, CO, Northeast Denver PUMA, CO, and Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO.

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Population & Diversity

Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO is home to a population of 114k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 13.4% of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (15.3k people).

In 2023, there were 5.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.8k people) in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.21k 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 Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO are Spanish (13,047 households), Vietnamese (926 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (918 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,745

Women

49.4%

55,059

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 108,804 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

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Citizenship

94.1%

2023 Citizenship

94.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.1% of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
62.8k ± 2.58k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.3k ± 1.49k
Two+ (Hispanic)
9.21k ± 1.1k

22.2%

Hispanic Population

25.3k people

22.2% of the people in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO are hispanic (25.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,721 ± 1,808 people
India
729 ± 661 people
Philippines
612 ± 606 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 5,721 Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO residents, followed by India with 729 and Philippines with 612.

Foreign-Born Population

13.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

15.3k people

12.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

14.1k people

As of 2023, 13.4% of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO residents (15.3k 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 Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was 12.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,047 households (12.3%)
Vietnamese
926 households (0.876%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
918 households (0.868%)

21.6% of the households in Adams Arapahoe 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 Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was Spanish. 12.3% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,960 ± 388
Gulf War (1990s)
1,783 ± 376
Vietnam
1,214 ± 221

Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO employs 56.7k people. The largest industries in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO are Construction (5,181 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,513 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,396 people), and the highest paying industries are Software publishing ($175,971), Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($158,188), and Building material & supplies dealers ($153,255).

Males in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,266. The income inequality in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,582

Women

46.9%

36,950

Men

53.1%

The workforce of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO in 2020 was 69,532 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

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Occupations

56.7k

2022 Value

−19.9%

1 Year decline

± −19.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −19.9%, from 70.9k employees to 56.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,904 people), Customer service representatives (1,764 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,375 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

56.7k

2022 Value

−19.9%

1 Year decline

± −19.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −19.9%, from 70.9k employees to 56.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO, are Construction (5,181 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,513 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,396 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$71,696

Median earning men ± $1,984

$50,637

Median earning women ± $2,231

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($111,653), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,279), and Public Administration ($87,888).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($90,417), Manufacturing ($76,513), and Wholesale Trade ($72,986).

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 Adams Arapahoe 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

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%), followed by 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.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Information Technology
401 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
288 degrees awarded
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.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Colorado State University Global
3,299 degrees awarded
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.

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.

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.

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.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.17% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% 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 Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (20.6k), Some college (19.5k), and Bachelors Degree (16.6k).

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 Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was $565,200 in 2023, which is 1.86 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $512,200 to $565,200, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO is 84.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 31.5 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.

Median household income in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO is $121,700. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Adams Arapahoe 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

$565,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,334

$31,775

Median Property Taxes

±$1,284

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

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

Rent vs Own

84.7%

Homeownership

2023

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 84.7% of the housing units in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 85.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Adams Arapahoe 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 Adams Arapahoe 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 Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$121,700

Median Household Income

± $4,391

37.5k

Number of Households

± 1,478

In 2023, the median household income of the 37.5k households in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO grew to $121,700 from the previous year's value of $115,211.

The following chart displays the households in Adams Arapahoe 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

0.441

2022 Wage GINI in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO

0.426

2021 Wage GINI in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO

In 2022, the income inequality in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.44% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (67.3%)
Worked At Home (19.3%)
Carpooled (9.6%)

In 2023, 67.3% of workers in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.6%).

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

31.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO have a longer commute time (31.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.74% of the workforce in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.47% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO (6.16k out of 113k 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 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.

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

92.6% of the population of Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 58.8% on employee plans, 10.8% on Medicaid, 7.29% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 3.05% 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

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

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 29.3% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.41%

Uninsured

58.8%

Employer Coverage

10.8%

Medicaid

7.29%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

3.05%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO grew by 14.5% from 6.47% to 7.41%.

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

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