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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.
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.
In 2000, Commerce City had a median family income of $37,279.
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.
About 60% of housing units in Commerce City are owner-occupied.
In Commerce City, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Commerce City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Senior Citizens | |  |
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Median Family Income |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Public Transportation Use |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Commerce City travel • Commerce City mortgages and property.
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