Arapahoe County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Arapahoe County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08005
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 005
Geography
- Land Area
- 797.89 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.64 sq mi
- Total Area
- 805.53 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.644554
- Longitude
- -104.331706
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 604,626
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 462,316
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 491,762 | 81.3% |
| Hispanic | 112,862 | 18.7% |
| White | 367,556 | 60.8% |
| Black | 63,006 | 10.4% |
| Asian | 30,099 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,647 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,376 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 4,054 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 392,521 | 84.9% |
| Hispanic | 69,799 | 15.1% |
| White | 304,242 | 65.8% |
| Black | 52,875 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 27,954 | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,972 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 756 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2,642 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 659,844
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $112,001
- Poverty Rate
- 8.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 56,488
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 390,363 | 59.2% |
| Black | 71,991 | 10.9% |
| Asian | 40,139 | 6.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 406,935
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 126,974 | 31.2% |
| Republican | 84,528 | 20.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 188,259 | 46.3% |
| Other | 1,110 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 197,386 | 48.5% |
| Female | 209,426 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 258,021 | 63.4% |
| Hispanic | 50,519 | 12.4% |
| Black | 23,330 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 17,272 | 4.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 257,219
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 178,882 | 69.3% |
| Hispanic | 21,637 | 42.8% |
| Black | 12,601 | 54.0% |
| Asian | 8,777 | 50.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 121,811 | 61.7% |
| Female | 135,370 | 64.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 69,195 (15.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 212,452 (45.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 269,345
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $589,728
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,147
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 65.5%
- Public Transit
- 2.5%
- Work From Home
- 21.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.