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Commerce City, Colorado
Commerce City, city, in Adams County, Colorado. Commerce City had 72,345 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 15.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 62,418 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 66,445 (±54). GEOID 0816495.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
72,345
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 62,418 · ACS 2020-2024: 66,445 ±54
Median household income
$111,972
±$8,786 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$499,700
±$16,366 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,880
±$186 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Commerce City and what county is it in?
Commerce City is a city in Adams County, Colorado. It covers 36.6 square miles of land, 1,708 residents per square mile in 2020.
Commerce City is in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Commerce City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 72,345 people lived in Commerce City on July 1, 2025, up 15.9% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 62,418 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 66,445 (±54).
| Measure | Commerce City | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 66,445 ±54 | 530,225 | +9,997 |
| Households | 22,415 ±742 | 188,730 | +6,083 |
| Average household size | 2.95 ±0.10 | 2.79 | −0.48 |
| Housing units | 23,169 ±721 | 195,793 | +6,351 |
Commerce City's population since 2000
From 20,991 in 2000 to 72,345 in 2025: up 244.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Commerce City 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 Commerce City?
The median resident of Commerce City is 35.0 years old; 28.7% are under 18 and 9.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 48.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 40.7%. 15.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Commerce City | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 ±1.3 | 34.8 | +3.4 |
| Under 18 years | 28.7% ±1.5 pts | 24.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.7% ±1.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±1.3 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 48.5% ±2.5 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.7% ±2.5 pts | 45.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.1 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.8 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.2% ±2.0 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 30.5% ±2.9 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±1.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1% ±1.5 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4% ±1.0 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.6% ±1.8 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.8% ±2.2 pts | 29.0% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±1.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±1.9 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
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 Commerce City earn?
Half of Commerce City's 22,415 households earn less than $111,972 a year (±$8,786), against $94,571 in Adams County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $94,843 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $17,129 after inflation. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Commerce City | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,972 ±$8,786 | $94,571 | +$17,129 |
| Mean household income | $126,039 ±$5,352 | $116,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,906 ±$1,986 | $42,206 | +$9,051 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.7% ±2.3 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.9% ±5.3 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.6% ±1.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±1.4 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.8% ±2.1 pts | 92.9% | – |
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 Commerce City?
Owners occupy 77.2% of Commerce City's occupied homes and renters 22.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $499,700 by its owner (±$16,366). The median renter pays $1,880 a month including utilities, and 48.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Commerce City | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $499,700 ±$16,366 | $484,200 | +$105,755 |
| Median gross rent | $1,880 ±$186 | $1,781 | +$297 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.3% ±8.1 pts | 45.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,553 ±$86 | $2,378 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.2% ±2.6 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.8% ±2.6 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Housing units | 23,169 ±721 | 195,793 | +6,351 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7% ±2.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.8% ±2.2 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% ±0.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 22.6% ±2.4 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±1.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Commerce City building?
Builders took permits for 931 new housing units in Commerce City in 2025 (488 in single-family houses), 12.9 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 Commerce City work and get to work?
72.5% of Commerce City's workers drive alone and 17.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Commerce City | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.1% ±1.9 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±1.1 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5% ±2.7 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±1.3 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.1% ±2.3 pts | 15.2% | +11.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.7 min ±1.5 | 29.8 min | no clear change |
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 Commerce City?
10 census tracts lie mostly in Commerce City, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $45,475 (Tract 87.06) to $161,313 (Tract 85.38).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 85.38Adams County | 15,073 | $161,313 |
| Tract 85.59Adams County | 9,257 | $121,717 |
| Tract 87.09Adams County | 6,869 | $65,329 |
| Tract 87.05Adams County | 5,590 | $58,564 |
| Tract 85.56Adams County | 6,068 | $123,083 |
| Tract 85.58Adams County | 4,811 | $142,015 |
| Tract 87.06Adams County | 4,731 | $45,475 |
| Tract 85.36Adams County | 5,093 | $150,243 |
| Tract 88.01Adams County | 5,651 | $75,714 |
| Tract 85.35Adams County | 4,774 | $119,118 |
| Tract 89.01Adams County | 2,485 | $103,140 |
| Tract 85.53Adams County | 5,832 | $143,148 |
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 Commerce City) · Census block assignment files
How does Commerce City compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Commerce City is the 537th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 17th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Commerce City ranks 64th 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 | 17th | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 22nd | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 88th | 221 |
| Median household income | 64th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 121st | 220 |
| Median home value | 106th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 63rd | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 94th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 156th | 216 |
| Median age | 161st | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 83rd | 218 |
| Work from home | 101st | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 48th | 221 |
Commerce City's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Commerce City 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 Commerce City?
5 of the 57 figures for Commerce City 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 Commerce City 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 Commerce City.