Census-designated place · Colorado
Columbine, Colorado
Columbine, census-designated place, mostly in Jefferson County (92.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Columbine had 25,478 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,564). GEOID 0816110.
Residents, 2020-2024
25,478
±1,564 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 25,229
Median household income
$131,232
±$8,196 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$617,200
±$11,889 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$2,448
±$244 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Columbine and what county is it in?
Columbine is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Jefferson County (92.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It covers 6.6 square miles of land, 3,803 residents per square mile in 2020.
Columbine 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 | 23,247 | 92.1% |
| Arapahoe County | 1,982 | 7.9% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Columbine, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Columbine's population at 25,478 (±1,564). The 2020 Census counted 25,229 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Columbine is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Columbine | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,478 ±1,564 | 579,377 | no clear change |
| Households | 9,511 ±506 | 241,735 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65 ±0.09 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,809 ±524 | 253,574 | no clear change |
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 Columbine?
The median resident of Columbine is 40.6 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.9%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Columbine | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 ±1.3 | 40.5 | −2.8 |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±2.3 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1% ±2.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±1.4 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.9% ±1.8 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.5% ±2.1 pts | 75.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3% ±1.0 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.0% ±1.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0% ±1.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±0.9 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.3% ±0.7 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.2% ±2.8 pts | 52.0% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.0% ±1.9 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±2.5 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±0.7 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 Columbine earn?
Half of Columbine's 9,511 households earn less than $131,232 a year (±$8,196), against $110,656 in Jefferson County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $125,200 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Columbine | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $131,232 ±$8,196 | $110,656 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $156,649 ±$7,527 | $142,995 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,385 ±$2,743 | $60,827 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.3% ±1.4 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.9% ±2.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.4% ±2.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% ±0.7 pts | 97.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.2% ±0.9 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 Columbine?
Owners occupy 89.3% of Columbine's occupied homes and renters 10.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $617,200 by its owner (±$11,889). The median renter pays $2,448 a month including utilities, and 60.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Columbine | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $617,200 ±$11,889 | $637,600 | +$121,600 |
| Median gross rent | $2,448 ±$244 | $1,861 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.0% ±12.0 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,593 ±$99 | $2,498 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.3% ±2.5 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 10.7% ±2.5 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 9,809 ±524 | 253,574 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% ±5.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.9% ±2.3 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±1.2 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 do people in Columbine work and get to work?
68.6% of Columbine's workers drive alone and 22.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Columbine | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.5% ±2.2 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±1.7 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.6% ±3.0 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±2.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.4% ±2.5 pts | 25.4% | +13.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.4 min ±1.8 | 26.0 min | −2.9 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 Columbine?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Columbine, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $106,923 (Tract 120.48) to $170,592 (Tract 120.49).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 120.52Jefferson County | 5,710 | $130,429 |
| Tract 120.51Jefferson County | 4,052 | $169,000 |
| Tract 120.53Jefferson County | 4,397 | $137,623 |
| Tract 120.55Jefferson County | 3,695 | $119,643 |
| Tract 120.49Jefferson County | 3,511 | $170,592 |
| Tract 120.48Jefferson County | 2,079 | $106,923 |
| Tract 56.21Arapahoe County | 2,821 | $150,083 |
| Tract 120.36Jefferson County | 3,153 | $172,250 |
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 Columbine) · Census block assignment files
How does Columbine compare with other places in Colorado?
Columbine ranks 38th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 34th | 220 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd | 221 |
| Median household income | 38th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 63rd | 220 |
| Median home value | 76th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 14th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 135th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72nd | 216 |
| Median age | 93rd | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 29th | 218 |
| Work from home | 73rd | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 86th | 221 |
Columbine's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Columbine 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 Columbine?
12 of the 57 figures for Columbine 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 Columbine 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' school search.