South Metro PUMA, CO

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2024 Population
120,912
US Senator
Michael Bennet
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Hickenlooper
Democratic Party
2024 Poverty Rate
3.89%
9.78% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$130,330
4.63% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$718,800
4.95% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
62,137
1.07% 1-year growth

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12.9% of the households in South Metro 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.

94.9% of the residents in South Metro PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Metro PUMA, CO are Platt College-Aurora (60 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in South Metro PUMA, CO was $718,800, and the homeownership rate was 70.9%.

Most people in South Metro PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in South Metro PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

South Metro PUMA, CO is home to a population of 121k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.8% of South Metro PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (13k people).

In 2024, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.6k people) in South Metro PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.43k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.07k 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 South Metro PUMA, CO are Spanish (5,332 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,650 households), and Hindi (1,239 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
60,365
Women
50.1%
60,142
Men
49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 120,507 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

94.9%
2024 Citizenship
94.4%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.9% of South Metro PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Metro PUMA, CO was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Metro PUMA, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    89.6k ± 2.04k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    8.43k ± 1.1k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    6.07k ± 1.1k
10%
Hispanic Population
12.1k people

In 2024, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.6k people) in South Metro PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.43k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.07k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10% of the people in South Metro PUMA, CO are hispanic (12.1k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    2,480 ± 1,210 people
  2. Mexico
    977 ± 764 people
  3. China
    897 ± 733 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Metro PUMA, CO was India, the natal country of 2,480 South Metro PUMA, CO residents, followed by Mexico with 977 and China with 897.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.8%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
13k people
10.6%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
12.8k people

As of 2024, 10.8% of South Metro PUMA, CO residents (13k 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 South Metro PUMA, CO was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,332 households (4.61%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    1,650 households (1.43%)
  3. Hindi
    1,239 households (1.07%)

12.9% of the households in South Metro PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 South Metro PUMA, CO was Spanish. 4.61% of the households in South Metro 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. Vietnam
    1,865 ± 252
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,099 ± 281
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    921 ± 219

South Metro PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South Metro PUMA, CO employs 62.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in South Metro PUMA, CO were Elementary & secondary schools (3,698 people), Computer Systems Design (3,590 people), and Construction (2,741 people), and the highest paying industries were Support activities for mining ($278,831), Travel arrangements & reservation services ($260,572), and Petroleum refining ($238,815).

Males in South Metro PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $96,136. The income inequality in South Metro PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.486, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,209
Women
47%
32,928
Men
53%

The workforce of South Metro PUMA, CO in 2023 was 62,137 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

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Occupations

62.1k
2023 Value
1.07%
1 Year growth
± 1.07%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Metro PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 61.5k employees to 62.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Metro PUMA, CO, are Other managers (2,594 people), Software developers (1,900 people), and Chief executives & legislators (1,643 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Metro PUMA, CO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.1k
2023 Value
1.07%
1 Year growth
± 1.07%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Metro PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 61.5k employees to 62.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Metro PUMA, CO, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,698 people), Computer Systems Design (3,590 people), and Construction (2,741 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Metro PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in South Metro 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

$94,025
Median earning men ± $5,484
$61,673
Median earning women ± $2,106

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($180,521), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($129,868), and Wholesale Trade ($124,826).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($158,693), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,188), and Information ($88,750).

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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%.

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

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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%).

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

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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 South Metro PUMA, CO awarded 60 degrees. The student population of South Metro PUMA, CO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 25 male students and 190 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Metro PUMA, CO are White (38 and 63.3%), Hispanic or Latino (12 and 20%), Two or More Races (4 and 6.67%), and Black or African American (3 and 5%).

The largest universities in South Metro PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Platt College-Aurora (60 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Metro PUMA, CO are Registered Nursing (60 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in South Metro PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 36.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 215 (11.6% men and 88.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 215 students enrolled in South Metro PUMA, CO, 11.6% men and 88.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 108 records, of which 90.7% were women and 9.26% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Registered Nursing
Most Common
60 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Metro PUMA, CO was Registered Nursing with 60 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Platt College-Aurora
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
60 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Platt College-Aurora with 60 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Metro PUMA, CO, which is 0.0909 times less than the 55 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 38 degrees mean that there were 3.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 12 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

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 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,670) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,311) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.214% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.411% 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 South Metro PUMA, CO in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (34.4k), Graduate Degree (25.7k), and Some college (14.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Metro PUMA, CO was $718,800 in 2024, which is 2.16 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $684,900 to $718,800, a 4.95% increase. The homeownership rate in South Metro PUMA, CO is 70.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in South Metro PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Metro PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$718,800
Median Property Value 2024
±$9,618
$35,666
Median Property Taxes
±$1,154

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

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Rent vs Own

70.9%
Homeownership
2024
68.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 70.9% of the housing units in South Metro PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.1%.

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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.
$130,330
Median Household Income
± $5,156
50.3k
Number of Households
± 1,488

In 2024, the median household income of the 50.3k households in South Metro PUMA, CO grew to $130,330 from the previous year's value of $124,566.

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Wage Distribution

0.486
2023 Wage GINI in South Metro PUMA, CO
0.502
2022 Wage GINI in South Metro PUMA, CO

In 2023, the income inequality in South Metro PUMA, CO was 0.486 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.17% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Metro PUMA, CO was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in South Metro PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (62.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (28.4%)
  3. Carpooled (4.76%)

In 2024, 62.9% of workers in South Metro PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (28.4%) and those who carpooled to work (4.76%).

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Commute Time

23.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Metro PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.31% of the workforce in South Metro PUMA, 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 South Metro 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 Metro PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.89% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Metro PUMA, CO (4.64k out of 119k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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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Health

95.7% of the population of South Metro PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 62.3% on employee plans, 5.16% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.49% 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, 49.4% were men and 50.6% 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 22.8% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

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

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Uninsured People

4.29%
Uninsured
62.3%
Employer Coverage
5.16%
Medicaid
14.7%
Medicare
13%
Non-Group
0.49%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Metro PUMA, CO grew by 7.94% from 3.97% to 4.29%.

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