City profile · Colorado · Census ACS 2023

Federal Heights, CO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Federal Heights - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

14,160
Residents
$57,957
Median income
$91,300
Median home
$2,089
Median rent (state)

Federal Heights - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Federal Heights lands in the 32nd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

32nd
percentile, household income
7th
percentile, home value
85th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Federal Heights, CO

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 14,160 residents in Federal Heights, a small town within Colorado. Federal Heights households earn a median of $57,957 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 20.1%. Home values in Federal Heights run a median of $91,300, and the median resident age is 32.3 years. About 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 65.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits).

Colorado carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Colorado at 103.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,089 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Colorado's average monthly utility costs around $202 (state average). The average commute for Federal Heights workers runs 30.0 minutes, with 69.9% driving alone and 5.0% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 34.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

14,160 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Colorado

Median Household Income

$57,957 /yr

Poverty 20.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.1 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Colorado average

How does Federal Heights compare to other US cities?

Where Federal Heights sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 32% higher than other cities
Home value 7% pricier than other cities
Median rent 85% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Federal Heights's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Colorado, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

32ndIncome percentile

32nd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Federal Heights's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$91,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 93% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Federal Heights $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Federal Heights, CO Federal Heights, CO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Federal Heights, CO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Federal Heights, CO median $57,957/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Federal Heights, CO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Federal Heights, CO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 20.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
14,160
Median Income
$57,957
Median Home Value
$91,300
Median Age
32.3
Poverty Rate
20.1%
Labor force participation
65.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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13,800 residents14,000 residents14,200 residents14,400 residents14,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 14,393 residents 14,075 residents ▼ -2.2%
Federal Heights's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
30.0 minutes
Drive Alone
69.9%
Carpool
21.8%
Public Transit
2.3%
Walk
0.5%
Work from Home
5.0%

Based on 6,731 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Colorado - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$90
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$202
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Colorado state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Colorado state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Federal Heights sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.1
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,089/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
34.7 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Colorado

Lone Tree
14,136 people
Black Forest
14,658 people
Fruita
13,578 people
Steamboat Springs
13,341 people
Sterling
13,273 people
Superior
13,136 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Federal Heights's 14,160 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Collingswood, NJ
14,163 people
Wells Branch, TX
14,156 people
Ardmore, PA
14,165 people
Wilkinsburg, PA
14,165 people
St. Helens, OR
14,152 people
Indiana, PA
14,170 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Federal Heights's $57,957 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Elkton, OR
$57,955 median income
Gilman, VT
$57,955 median income
Norwood, NC
$57,953 median income
Springdale, PA
$57,963 median income
Wyoming, IL
$57,969 median income
Pretty Prairie, KS
$57,969 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Federal Heights, CO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Federal Heights, CO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 49.4% 15.3% 29.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 65.6% White 49.4% Black or African American 1.1% Asian 3.5% American Indian 0.8% Native Hawaiian 0.8% Some other race 15.3% Two or more races 29.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Federal Heights compares to nearby Colorado cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Federal Heights (this city) 14,160 $57,957
Lone Tree 14,136 $125,699
Black Forest 14,658 $142,173
Fruita 13,578 $77,680
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CO NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Federal Heights, CO?

What is the population of Federal Heights, CO? +

14,160 people live in Federal Heights, CO according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Federal Heights, CO? +

The median household income in Federal Heights is $57,957 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Federal Heights? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Federal Heights; the closest available measure is the Colorado state average, a cost of living index of 103.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Colorado vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Federal Heights, CO? +

Federal Heights's median home value sits at $91,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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