Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Commerce City, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

66,445

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

48.5%32,249

White

40.7%27,039

Black

3.8%2,496

Two or More

3.3%2,205

Asian

2.4%1,599

Other

1%673

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%111

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%73

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%3,239

High School Diploma

23.6%10,066

Some College (<1 yr)

7%2,982

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%5,738

Associate's Degree

9%3,828

Bachelor's Degree

17%7,249

Master's Degree

7.5%3,189

Professional Degree

0.5%234

Doctorate

0.8%328

HS or Higher

86.6%

BA or Higher

25.8%

Graduate+

8.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$499,700

Median Renti

$1,880

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.2%17,300

Renter-Occupied

22.8%5,115

Total Units

23,169

Homeownership

77.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%422

$50K–$100K

0.8%130

$100K–$150K

0.7%121

$150K–$200K

0.3%53

$200K–$300K

3.8%654

$300K–$500K

42.1%7,285

$500K–$1M

47.8%8,264

$1M+

2.1%371

Rent Distribution

Under $500

187

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

527

$1,000–$1,250

548

$1,250–$1,500

417

$1,500–$2,000

1,011

$2,000+

2,282

Year Built

2020 or later

7%1,620

2010–2019

22.6%5,240

2000–2009

39.1%9,053

1990–1999

3.6%839

1980–1989

3.6%828

1970–1979

5%1,155

1960–1969

3%692

1950–1959

12.4%2,866

1940–1949

2.1%488

1939 or earlier

1.7%388

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.3%16,871

Electricity

21.6%4,833

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%350

Solar

1.3%293

No Fuel

0.2%46

Wood

0.1%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$111,972

Mean Household Incomei

$126,039

Per Capita Incomei

$42,906

Poverty Ratei

8.6%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

36,898

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%448

$10K–$15K

2.9%646

$15K–$20K

2.3%507

$20K–$25K

1.4%316

$25K–$30K

2.4%531

$30K–$35K

1.7%387

$35K–$40K

1.2%269

$40K–$45K

3.1%696

$45K–$50K

1.3%290

$50K–$60K

3.7%819

$60K–$75K

7.3%1,645

$75K–$100K

14.2%3,190

$100K–$125K

12.4%2,786

$125K–$150K

11.7%2,613

$150K–$200K

16.8%3,765

$200K+

15.6%3,507

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

583

Residentsi

1,167

Avg. Tenant Renti

$433/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

34 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers297 homes85% occupied$531/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8266 homes94% occupied$329/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC19 homes93% occupied$359/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $111,972/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

88.4%

Very low income$34K–$56K/yr

9.6%

Low income$56K–$90K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

75.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75.6% of subsidized households are minority

21.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10,09715.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

7,474

India

257

Poland

Philippines

Guatemala

China

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

34,822

Avg. Commutei

29.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

35,095

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,308(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured