City · Colorado
Northglenn, Colorado
Northglenn, city, mostly in Adams County (99.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Weld County, Colorado. Northglenn had 38,893 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 38,131 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 38,014 (±50). GEOID 0854330.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,893
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,131 · ACS 2020-2024: 38,014 ±50
Median household income
$84,030
±$4,475 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$462,100
±$8,978 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,775
±$81 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Northglenn and what county is it in?
Northglenn is a city mostly in Adams County (99.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Weld County, Colorado. It covers 7.4 square miles of land, 5,181 residents per square mile in 2020.
Northglenn is in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 38,106 | 99.9% |
| Weld County | 25 | 0.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Northglenn, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 38,893 people lived in Northglenn on July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 38,131 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 38,014 (±50).
| Measure | Northglenn | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,014±50 | 530,225 | −959 |
| Households | 14,570±507 | 188,730 | +1,184 |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.09 | 2.79 | −0.30 |
| Housing units | 14,914±522 | 195,793 | +1,078 |
Northglenn's population since 2000
From 31,575 in 2000 to 38,893 in 2025: up 23.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Northglenn 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 Northglenn?
The median resident of Northglenn is 34.8 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 13.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 37.8%. 11.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Northglenn | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8±1.5 | 34.8 | +2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2%±1.6 pts | 24.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.2%±1.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Male | 52.2%±1.8 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 37.8%±4.0 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.6%±3.6 pts | 45.2% | −8.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±1.4 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±1.6 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5%±1.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.9%±3.0 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.2%±3.4 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1%±2.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5%±2.3 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7%±1.9 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.7%±3.6 pts | 29.0% | +7.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±1.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.6%±2.4 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.0 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 Northglenn earn?
Half of Northglenn's 14,570 households earn less than $84,030 a year (±$4,475), against $94,571 in Adams County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $81,595 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Northglenn | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,030±$4,475 | $94,571 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,528±$5,610 | $116,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,453±$1,867 | $42,206 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2%±2.2 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.1%±5.9 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2%±2.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0%±1.7 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2%±2.6 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 Northglenn?
Owners occupy 60.6% of Northglenn's occupied homes and renters 39.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $462,100 by its owner (±$8,978). The median renter pays $1,775 a month including utilities, and 45.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Northglenn | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $462,100±$8,978 | $484,200 | +$95,476 |
| Median gross rent | $1,775±$81 | $1,781 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.9%±6.7 pts | 45.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,182±$78 | $2,378 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.6%±3.7 pts | 68.6% | +6.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.4%±3.7 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Housing units | 14,914±522 | 195,793 | +1,078 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1%±1.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.1%±3.2 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1%±1.9 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0%±2.1 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 Northglenn building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Northglenn in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Northglenn work and get to work?
69.8% of Northglenn's workers drive alone and 13.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Northglenn | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.9%±2.9 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.1 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.8%±3.8 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.4%±3.0 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.7%±2.5 pts | 15.2% | +10.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.9 min±1.7 | 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 Northglenn?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Northglenn, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $60,086 (Tract 85.06) to $110,938 (Tract 85.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 85.05Adams County | 7,106 | $97,083 |
| Tract 85.07Adams County | 6,320 | $110,938 |
| Tract 85.06Adams County | 6,154 | $60,086 |
| Tract 93.27Adams County | 4,962 | $84,688 |
| Tract 85.33Adams County | 8,063 | $85,322 |
| Tract 93.04Adams County | 5,524 | $66,789 |
| Tract 93.23Adams County | 3,434 | $72,298 |
| Tract 93.22Adams County | 5,133 | $85,101 |
| Tract 85.55Adams County | 6,634 | $68,165 |
| Tract 92.03Adams County | 4,328 | $71,146 |
| Tract 20.05Weld County | 1,558 | $184,817 |
| Tract 93.16Adams County | 7,145 | $51,424 |
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 Northglenn) · Census block assignment files
How does Northglenn compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Northglenn is the 1,070th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 24th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Northglenn ranks 127th 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 | 24th | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 68th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th | 221 |
| Median household income | 127th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 141st | 220 |
| Median home value | 122nd | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 86th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 80th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 147th | 216 |
| Median age | 167th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 179th | 218 |
| Work from home | 123rd | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 62nd | 221 |
Northglenn's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Northglenn 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 Northglenn?
9 of the 57 figures for Northglenn 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 Northglenn 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 Northglenn.