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Wheat Ridge

Overview for Wheat Ridge, CO

32,340 people live in Wheat Ridge, where the median age is 41.5 and the average individual income is $44,748. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,340

Total Population

41.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$44,748

Average individual Income

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Around Wheat Ridge, CO

There's plenty to do around Wheat Ridge, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
56
Bikeable
Bike Score
33
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Clear Fork Cider, Bespoke Edge, and Altitunes.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.99 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.6 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.84 miles 26 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.57 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.17 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.83 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Wheat Ridge, CO

Wheat Ridge has 14,617 households, with an average household size of 2.17. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wheat Ridge do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,340 people call Wheat Ridge home. The population density is 3,461.17 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,340

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.5

Median Age

48.15 / 51.85%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
14,617

Total Households

2.17

Average Household Size

$44,748

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Wheat Ridge. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Kullerstrand Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Prospect Valley Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Stevens Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Alpine Valley School
PRIVATE
Undergrad - Undergrad
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Wilmore Davis Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
2/5
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Beth Eden Baptist School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Mountain Phoenix Community School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
2/5

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