Arapahoe County, CO

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2021 Population
651,621
0.252% 1-year growth
US Senator
Michael Bennet
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Hickenlooper
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
37
0.543% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
7.7%
0.77% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$84,947
5.8% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$415,500
7.89% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
351,117
0.462% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Arapahoe County, CO had a population of 652k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $84,947. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Arapahoe County, CO grew from 649,980 to 651,621, a 0.252% increase and its median household income grew from $80,291 to $84,947, a 5.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Arapahoe County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.7%), White (Hispanic) (8.67%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.17%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.6%).

None of the households in Arapahoe County, 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.

91.9% of the residents in Arapahoe County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Arapahoe County, CO are Colorado State University-Global Campus (476975) (3,895 degrees awarded in 2021), Community College of Aurora (838 degrees), and Arapahoe Community College (653 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Arapahoe County, CO was $415,500, and the homeownership rate was 64.9%.

Most people in Arapahoe County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Arapahoe County, CO was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Arapahoe County, CO is home to a population of 652k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 15.6% of Arapahoe County, CO residents were born outside of the country (101k people).

In 2021, there were 5.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (381k people) in Arapahoe County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 56.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.9%
2021 Citizenship
91.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.9% of Arapahoe County, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Arapahoe County, CO was 91.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Arapahoe County, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    381k ± 782
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    69.4k ± 1.24k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    56.5k ± 2.58k
19.9%
Hispanic Population
130k people

In 2021, there were 5.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (381k people) in Arapahoe County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 56.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

19.9% of the people in Arapahoe County, CO are hispanic (130k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    210,883 ± 11,065 people
  2. India
    21,272 ± 3,574 people
  3. China
    18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

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Foreign-Born Population

15.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
101k people
15.3%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
99.6k people

As of 2021, 15.6% of Arapahoe County, CO residents (101k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Arapahoe County, CO was 15.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    11,316 ± 656
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    9,725 ± 718
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    6,596 ± 515

Arapahoe County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Arapahoe County, CO employs 351k people. The largest industries in Arapahoe County, CO are Health Care & Social Assistance (45,359 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (35,652 people), and Retail Trade (35,598 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($106,748), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($77,955), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,659).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

351k
2021 Value
± 4,476
0.462%
1 Year growth
± 1.78%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Arapahoe County, CO grew at a rate of 0.462%, from 350k employees to 351k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Arapahoe County, CO, are Management Occupations (42,510 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (41,490 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (34,356 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Arapahoe County, CO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

351k
2021 Value
± 4,476
0.462%
1 Year growth
± 1.78%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Arapahoe County, CO grew at a rate of 0.462%, from 350k employees to 351k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Arapahoe County, CO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (45,359 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (35,652 people), and Retail Trade (35,598 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Arapahoe County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Arapahoe County, 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

$53,873
Median earning men ± $625
$41,290
Median earning women ± $630

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($85,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,673), and Public Administration ($78,621).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,392), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,610), and Information ($54,264).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 8,815
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 6,060
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 5,409
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $7.12M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $6.5M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. $6.06M
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $23.8B
  2. $17.7B
  3. $15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B
2020 Value in Colorado
$434B
Projected 2050 Value in Colorado
110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $9.69B
  2. $8.1B
  3. $8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arapahoe County, CO went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 61% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.55%).

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.

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.

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

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Arapahoe County, CO awarded 7,149 degrees. The student population of Arapahoe County, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 14,406 male students and 19,862 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Arapahoe County, CO are White (3,641 and 51.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,411 and 20%), Unknown (794 and 11.2%), and Black or African American (631 and 8.93%).

The largest universities in Arapahoe County, CO by number of degrees awarded are Colorado State University-Global Campus (476975) (3,895 and 54.5%), Community College of Aurora (838 and 11.7%), and Arapahoe Community College (653 and 9.13%).

The most popular majors in Arapahoe County, CO are Information Technology (559 and 7.82%), Health Care Administration & Management (495 and 6.92%), and Other Human Resources Management & Services (482 and 6.74%).

The median tuition cost in Arapahoe County, CO for a public four year colleges is $6,040 for in-state students and $11,751 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Arapahoe County, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 47%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 34,268 (42% men and 58% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 34,268 students enrolled in Arapahoe County, CO, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,468 records, of which 55.7% were women and 44.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 347 degree-majors awarded
  2. 228 degree-majors awarded
  3. 372 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Arapahoe County, CO was Information Technology with 347 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 3,895 degrees awarded
  2. 838 degrees awarded
  3. 653 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colorado State University-Global Campus (476975) with 3,895 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,490 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Arapahoe County, CO, which is 0.534 times less than the 4,659 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,641 degrees mean that there were 2.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,411 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,920) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,670) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,919) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Arapahoe County, CO was $415,500 in 2021, which is 1.7 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $385,100 to $415,500, a 7.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Arapahoe County, CO is 64.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Arapahoe County, CO have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Arapahoe County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Arapahoe County, CO is $84,947. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Arapahoe County, CO was Census Tract 56.36 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 67.04 and Census Tract 67.05, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

In 2022, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Arapahoe County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.26%.

Property

$415,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,653
$160,372
Median Property Taxes
±$2,511

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

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

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Rent vs Own

64.9%
Homeownership
2021
70.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 64.9% of the housing units in Arapahoe County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 56.36
  2. Census Tract 67.04
  3. Census Tract 67.05

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Arapahoe County, CO was Census Tract 56.36 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 67.04 and Census Tract 67.05, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Arapahoe County, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$84,947
Median Household Income
± $1,156
247k
Number of Households
± 3,629

In 2021, the median household income of the 247k households in Arapahoe County, CO grew to $84,947 from the previous year's value of $80,291.

The following chart displays the households in Arapahoe County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Arapahoe County, CO is from Colorado.
0.465
2021 Wage GINI in Colorado
0.467
2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (71.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.8%)
  3. Carpooled (7.95%)

In 2021, 71.8% of workers in Arapahoe County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.95%).

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.

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Commute Time

27.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Arapahoe County, CO have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.07% of the workforce in Arapahoe County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Arapahoe County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.26%.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Arapahoe County, CO (49.7k out of 645k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Arapahoe County, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.4% of the children was living in poverty in Arapahoe County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.3%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 330 in Arapahoe County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 12 per 100,000 population.

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91.7% of the population of Arapahoe County, CO has health coverage, with 53.7% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 9.57% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.72% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arapahoe County, CO see 1244 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.323% increase from the previous year (1240 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 912 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 248 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,244 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arapahoe County, CO

Primary care physicians in Arapahoe County, CO see an average of 1,244 patients per year. This represents a 0.323% increase from the previous year (1,240 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

8.27%
Uninsured
53.7%
Employer Coverage
13.9%
Medicaid
9.57%
Medicare
12.8%
Non-Group
1.72%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Arapahoe County, CO grew by 4.74% from 7.9% to 8.27%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.3 in Arapahoe County, CO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 24.6% in Arapahoe County, CO.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.57% in Arapahoe County, CO.

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