Census tract · Adams County
Census Tract 85.33, Adams County, Colorado
Census Tract 85.33, GEOID 08001008533, in Adams County, Colorado, mostly within Northglenn (54% of its census blocks). 8,063 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,127); the 2020 Census counted 7,706.
Residents, 2020-2024
8,063
±1,127 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 7,706
Median household income
$85,322
±$9,192 (90% margin)
Adams County: $94,571
Median home value
$482,300
±$28,709 (90% margin)
Adams County: $484,200
Median gross rent
$2,129
±$135 (90% margin)
Adams County: $1,781
Where is Census Tract 85.33?
Census Tract 85.33 is one of 107 census tracts in Adams County, Colorado. It covers 1.30 square miles of land, 5,951 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 08001008533, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Northglenn | 54% |
| Thornton | 43% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 85.33: Tract 85.05 ($97,083), Tract 85.07 ($110,938), Tract 85.08 ($79,984), Tract 85.34 ($104,803), Tract 92.04 ($94,583) and Tract 92.06 ($102,983). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 85.33?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 85.33's population at 8,063 (±1,127) in 3,026 households; the 2020 Census counted 7,706 residents and 3,144 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 85.33 | Northglenn |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,063 ±1,127 | 38,014 |
| Households | 3,026 ±334 | 14,570 |
| Average household size | 2.62 ±0.28 | 2.60 |
| Housing units | 3,198 ±315 | 14,914 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 85.33?
The median resident of Census Tract 85.33 is 31.6 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 7.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 45.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 45.0%. 14.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 85.33 | Northglenn |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 ±3.1 | 34.8 |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% ±4.3 pts | 21.2% |
| 65 years and over | 7.8% ±3.1 pts | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45.0% ±8.3 pts | 37.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 45.1% ±7.0 pts | 48.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.0 pts | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±2.0 pts | 5.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±2.4 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 14.7% ±6.2 pts | 11.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.9% ±8.3 pts | 21.2% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±3.4 pts | 7.1% |
| With a disability | 11.4% ±3.9 pts | 15.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4% ±5.3 pts | 8.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.7% ±5.5 pts | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.5% ±7.1 pts | 27.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7% ±2.9 pts | 8.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.2% ±6.9 pts | 85.6% |
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 Census Tract 85.33 earn?
Half of the 3,026 households in Census Tract 85.33 earn less than $85,322 a year (±$9,192), against $94,571 across Adams County: 61st highest of the county's 106 tracts with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Tract 85.33 | Northglenn |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,322 ±$9,192 | $84,030 |
| Mean household income | $117,835 ±$26,843 | $100,528 |
| Per capita income | $45,241 ±$7,598 | $38,453 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.8% ±4.6 pts | 10.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.1% ±7.2 pts | 17.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3% ±3.9 pts | 12.2% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±1.2 pts | 97.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.9% ±3.6 pts | 91.2% |
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 Census Tract 85.33?
Owners occupy 59.4% of Census Tract 85.33's occupied homes and renters 40.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $482,300 by its owner (±$28,709). The median renter pays $2,129 a month including utilities, and 54.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 85.33 | Northglenn |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $482,300 ±$28,709 | $462,100 |
| Median gross rent | $2,129 ±$135 | $1,775 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.4% ±16.2 pts | 45.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,277 ±$336 | $2,182 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.4% ±6.8 pts | 60.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.6% ±6.8 pts | 39.4% |
| Housing units | 3,198 ±315 | 14,914 |
| Single-family detached homes | 41.3% ±7.7 pts | 58.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% ±2.2 pts | 6.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 6.0% |
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 Census Tract 85.33 get to work?
68.6% of Census Tract 85.33's workers drive alone and 13.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Tract 85.33 | Northglenn |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 81.3% ±3.7 pts | 70.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±3.0 pts | 3.7% |
| Drove alone to work | 68.6% ±7.2 pts | 69.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.2% ±7.2 pts | 12.4% |
| Public transportation | 3.4% ±2.5 pts | 1.6% |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.3% ±4.6 pts | 13.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min ±2.2 | 27.9 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
How does Census Tract 85.33 compare with the other tracts in Adams County?
Among Adams County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 85.33 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Adams County | In Northglenn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 106 | 1st of 7 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd of 107 | 4th of 7 |
| Median household income | 61st of 106 | 3rd of 7 |
| Per capita income | 35th of 106 | 1st of 7 |
| Median home value | 47th of 102 | 3rd of 7 |
| Median gross rent | 28th of 97 | 2nd of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th of 105 | 1st of 7 |
| Median age | 85th of 106 | 6th of 7 |
| Owner-occupied share | 74th of 105 | 5th of 7 |
The tracts next to it on Adams County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 92.02 | 58th | $90,656±$5,902 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 97.52 | 59th | $90,531±$25,717 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 92.07 | 60th | $87,153±$13,822 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 85.33 | 61st | $85,322±$9,192 |
| Tract 93.22 | 62nd | $85,101±$20,215 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 93.27 | 63rd | $84,688±$44,059 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 83.55 | 64th | $84,250±$24,835 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 85.33?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 85.33 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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