Census tract · Arapahoe County
Census Tract 869, Arapahoe County, Colorado
Census Tract 869, GEOID 08005086900, in Arapahoe County, Colorado, mostly within Four Square Mile (71% of its census blocks). 3,710 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±449); the 2020 Census counted 3,251.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,710
±449 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,251
Median household income
$65,924
±$12,240 (90% margin)
Arapahoe County: $101,087
Median home value
$396,200
±$133,083 (90% margin)
Arapahoe County: $561,200
Median gross rent
$1,840
±$118 (90% margin)
Arapahoe County: $1,891
Where is Census Tract 869?
Census Tract 869 is one of 161 census tracts in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It covers 0.28 square miles of land, 11,488 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 08005086900, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Four Square Mile | 71% |
| Aurora | 29% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 869: Tract 868.01 ($77,243), Tract 868.02 ($77,237), Tract 870 ($73,558), Tract 871 ($62,545) and Tract 872 ($98,107). 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 869?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 869's population at 3,710 (±449) in 1,567 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,251 residents and 1,571 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 869 | Four Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,710 ±449 | 23,024 |
| Households | 1,567 ±176 | 10,138 |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.19 | 2.27 |
| Housing units | 1,632 ±179 | 10,834 |
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 869?
The median resident of Census Tract 869 is 30.3 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 3.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 30.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 28.9%. 32.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 869 | Four Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.3 ±1.0 | 31.2 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±5.2 pts | 21.8% |
| 65 years and over | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.8% ±8.8 pts | 21.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 30.7% ±8.8 pts | 47.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.9% ±10.6 pts | 19.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.0% ±7.5 pts | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.3% ±8.9 pts | 7.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 32.4% ±11.0 pts | 26.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.3% ±10.4 pts | 32.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0% ±2.5 pts | 2.8% |
| With a disability | 12.2% ±5.8 pts | 12.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6% ±7.8 pts | 10.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3% ±5.4 pts | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.7% ±10.0 pts | 47.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.4% ±7.1 pts | 18.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 60.9% ±9.9 pts | 72.0% |
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 869 earn?
Half of the 1,567 households in Census Tract 869 earn less than $65,924 a year (±$12,240), against $101,087 across Arapahoe County: 143rd highest of the county's 159 tracts with a reliable estimate. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 869 | Four Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,924 ±$12,240 | $80,903 |
| Mean household income | $79,391 ±$8,036 | $99,835 |
| Per capita income | $34,018 ±$4,945 | $44,926 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.3% ±9.1 pts | 14.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 47.7% ±22.9 pts | 15.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.3% ±8.2 pts | 13.6% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±2.8 pts | 97.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5% ±5.9 pts | 94.4% |
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 869?
Owners occupy 19.8% of Census Tract 869's occupied homes and renters 80.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $396,200 by its owner (±$133,083). The median renter pays $1,840 a month including utilities, and 45.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 869 | Four Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $396,200 ±$133,083 | $474,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,840 ±$118 | $1,833 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.6% ±12.7 pts | 39.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,753 ±$324 | $1,933 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 19.8% ±6.7 pts | 26.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 80.2% ±6.7 pts | 73.6% |
| Housing units | 1,632 ±179 | 10,834 |
| Single-family detached homes | 2.7% ±3.7 pts | 13.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.5% ±8.7 pts | 14.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 1.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.6% ±9.0 pts | 11.8% |
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 869 get to work?
72.1% of Census Tract 869's workers drive alone and 16.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Tract 869 | Four Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 78.1% ±6.0 pts | 77.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.8 pts | 3.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 72.1% ±8.4 pts | 64.7% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% ±6.1 pts | 8.4% |
| Public transportation | 4.7% ±4.2 pts | 2.9% |
| Walked | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% ±6.0 pts | 21.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±3.1 | 25.4 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 869 compare with the other tracts in Arapahoe County?
Among Arapahoe County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 869 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Arapahoe County | In Four Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87th of 160 | 4th of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 161 | 3rd of 6 |
| Median household income | 143rd of 159 | 5th of 5 |
| Per capita income | 142nd of 160 | 6th of 6 |
| Median home value | 140th of 158 | 5th of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 99th of 146 | 3rd of 6 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 90 | 2nd of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 98th of 161 | 4th of 6 |
| Median age | 148th of 160 | 6th of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 151st of 159 | 5th of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Arapahoe County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 811.01 | 140th | $67,286±$17,690 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 77.03 | 141st | $66,755±$8,485 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 810.02 | 142nd | $65,989±$11,916 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 869 | 143rd | $65,924±$12,240 |
| Tract 821 | 144th | $65,625±$14,363 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 66.01 | 145th | $64,678±$14,175 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 806 | 146th | $64,494±$9,048 · 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 869?
Every figure for Census Tract 869 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections