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Commerce City, CO


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Commerce City, Colorado

Commerce City, Colorado, in Adams county, is 4 miles SE of Thornton, Colorado (center to center) and 5 miles NE of Denver, Colorado. The city is considered part of the Denver metropolitan area. Commerce City has a population of 20,991.

The People and Families of Commerce City

In Commerce City, about 45% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 34% of Commerce City is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Colorado, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, Commerce City is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Commerce City had a median family income of $37,279.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Commerce City ($1,450). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Commerce City Housing

About 60% of housing units in Commerce City are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Commerce City, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Commerce City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Commerce City, CO

Comparing Commerce City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men22
Senior Citizens25
Age of the Population12
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty22
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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