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Wheat Ridge, Colorado, in Jefferson county, is 2 miles S of Arvada, Colorado (center to center) and 5 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city is located in the Denver metropolitan area. Wheat Ridge has a population of 32,913.
In Wheat Ridge, about 46% of adults are married. Wheat Ridge offers a lot of one-person housing.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Wheat Ridge if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Wheat Ridge had a median family income of $47,512.
Residents of Wheat Ridge gave more campaign money ($18,600) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 55% of the housing units in Wheat Ridge.
In Wheat Ridge, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Wheat Ridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Citizens | |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married |  | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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