City · Colorado
Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, city, mostly in Jefferson County (97.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Adams County, Colorado. Arvada had 122,901 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 124,402 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 122,634 (±84). GEOID 0803455.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
122,901
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 124,402 · ACS 2020-2024: 122,634 ±84
Median household income
$117,348
±$3,724 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$632,600
±$6,749 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,888
±$46 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Arvada and what county is it in?
Arvada is a city mostly in Jefferson County (97.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Adams County, Colorado. It covers 39.0 square miles of land, 3,191 residents per square mile in 2020.
Arvada is in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 121,510 | 97.7% |
| Adams County | 2,892 | 2.3% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Arvada, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 122,901 people lived in Arvada on July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 124,402 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 122,634 (±84).
| Measure | Arvada | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 122,634 ±84 | 579,377 | +3,888 |
| Households | 49,881 ±716 | 241,735 | +2,374 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.04 | 2.36 | −0.05 |
| Housing units | 52,169 ±770 | 253,574 | +3,131 |
Arvada's population since 2000
From 102,153 in 2000 to 122,901 in 2025: up 20.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Arvada as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Arvada?
The median resident of Arvada is 40.0 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.8%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Arvada | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±0.8 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6% ±0.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4% ±0.7 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±0.7 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.8% ±1.0 pts | 16.1% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.0% ±1.1 pts | 75.2% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±0.4 pts | 2.9% | +0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±0.5 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.5% ±1.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±0.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±0.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4% ±0.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9% ±0.6 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.6% ±1.4 pts | 52.0% | +10.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.6% ±1.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.0% ±1.2 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Arvada earn?
Half of Arvada's 49,881 households earn less than $117,348 a year (±$3,724), against $110,656 in Jefferson County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $104,261 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,087 after inflation. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Arvada | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $117,348 ±$3,724 | $110,656 | +$13,087 |
| Mean household income | $144,336 ±$3,769 | $142,995 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,662 ±$1,538 | $60,827 | +$6,839 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.8% ±0.7 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.1% ±2.1 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2% ±0.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±0.5 pts | 97.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.0% ±0.6 pts | 95.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Arvada?
Owners occupy 75.3% of Arvada's occupied homes and renters 24.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $632,600 by its owner (±$6,749). The median renter pays $1,888 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Arvada | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $632,600 ±$6,749 | $637,600 | +$159,398 |
| Median gross rent | $1,888 ±$46 | $1,861 | +$217 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7% ±3.5 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,564 ±$51 | $2,498 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.3% ±1.3 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.7% ±1.3 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 52,169 ±770 | 253,574 | +3,131 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±2.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.3% ±1.3 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.9% ±1.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Arvada building?
Builders took permits for 187 new housing units in Arvada in 2025 (187 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 11 of 12 months), 1.5 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Arvada work and get to work?
67.3% of Arvada's workers drive alone and 24.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Arvada | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.8% ±1.2 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±0.6 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.3% ±1.6 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5% ±0.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.5% ±1.4 pts | 25.4% | +16.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min ±0.7 | 26.0 min | −1.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Arvada?
30 census tracts lie mostly in Arvada, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $62,414 (Tract 104.02) to $181,029 (Tract 98.37).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 605.01Jefferson County | 11,152 | $177,742 |
| Tract 98.33Jefferson County | 5,627 | $78,535 |
| Tract 98.37Jefferson County | 8,574 | $181,029 |
| Tract 103.08Jefferson County | 7,081 | $122,873 |
| Tract 102.08Jefferson County | 5,567 | $114,941 |
| Tract 103.03Jefferson County | 5,285 | $142,442 |
| Tract 103.07Jefferson County | 4,615 | $86,627 |
| Tract 98.38Jefferson County | 5,244 | $153,600 |
| Tract 102.13Jefferson County | 4,628 | $84,628 |
| Tract 102.12Jefferson County | 4,268 | $104,716 |
| Tract 102.06Jefferson County | 4,098 | $126,528 |
| Tract 103.05Jefferson County | 3,516 | $102,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Arvada) · Census block assignment files
How does Arvada compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Arvada is the 242nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Arvada ranks 60th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 7th | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 103rd | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 38th | 221 |
| Median household income | 60th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 62nd | 220 |
| Median home value | 71st | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 61st | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 118th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77th | 216 |
| Median age | 102nd | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 90th | 218 |
| Work from home | 59th | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 92nd | 221 |
Arvada's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Arvada with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Arvada?
4 of the 57 figures for Arvada on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Arvada are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Arvada.