Census tract · Arapahoe County
Census Tract 872, Arapahoe County, Colorado
Census Tract 872, GEOID 08005087200, in Arapahoe County, Colorado, mostly within Four Square Mile (97% of its census blocks). 5,075 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±624); the 2020 Census counted 4,739.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,075
±624 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,739
Median household income
$98,107
±$6,703 (90% margin)
Arapahoe County: $101,087
Median home value
$750,700
±$107,269 (90% margin)
Arapahoe County: $561,200
Median gross rent
$2,030
±$138 (90% margin)
Arapahoe County: $1,891
Where is Census Tract 872?
Census Tract 872 is one of 161 census tracts in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It covers 0.93 square miles of land, 5,074 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 08005087200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Four Square Mile | 97% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 872: Tract 868.01 ($77,243), Tract 869 ($65,924), Tract 871 ($62,545), Tract 873.02, Tract 52 in Denver County ($119,375), Tract 68.13 in Denver County ($65,926), Tract 69.03 in Denver County ($76,641) and Tract 70.13 in Denver County ($81,165). 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 872?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 872's population at 5,075 (±624) in 2,330 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,739 residents and 2,406 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 872 | Four Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,075 ±624 | 23,024 |
| Households | 2,330 ±254 | 10,138 |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.18 | 2.27 |
| Housing units | 2,370 ±248 | 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 872?
The median resident of Census Tract 872 is 31.9 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 31.1%. 24.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 872 | Four Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 ±2.2 | 31.2 |
| Under 18 years | 18.0% ±3.8 pts | 21.8% |
| 65 years and over | 13.0% ±4.5 pts | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31.1% ±11.2 pts | 21.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.6% ±7.5 pts | 47.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±3.1 pts | 19.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.7 pts | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±5.7 pts | 7.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 24.3% ±7.4 pts | 26.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.3% ±9.1 pts | 32.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±2.3 pts | 2.8% |
| With a disability | 8.5% ±3.5 pts | 12.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7% ±4.2 pts | 10.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3% ±5.3 pts | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.0% ±8.6 pts | 47.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.2% ±5.3 pts | 18.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.3% ±9.3 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 872 earn?
Half of the 2,330 households in Census Tract 872 earn less than $98,107 a year (±$6,703), against $101,087 across Arapahoe County: 85th highest of the county's 159 tracts with a reliable estimate. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 872 | Four Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,107 ±$6,703 | $80,903 |
| Mean household income | $134,176 ±$26,932 | $99,835 |
| Per capita income | $62,184 ±$12,365 | $44,926 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.9% ±5.8 pts | 14.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 15.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 13.6% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±3.2 pts | 97.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7% ±3.6 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 872?
Owners occupy 23.8% of Census Tract 872's occupied homes and renters 76.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $750,700 by its owner (±$107,269). The median renter pays $2,030 a month including utilities, and 24.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 872 | Four Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $750,700 ±$107,269 | $474,200 |
| Median gross rent | $2,030 ±$138 | $1,833 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.1% ±11.5 pts | 39.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,225 ±$782 | $1,933 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 23.8% ±5.4 pts | 26.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 76.2% ±5.4 pts | 73.6% |
| Housing units | 2,370 ±248 | 10,834 |
| Single-family detached homes | 20.5% ±5.0 pts | 13.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±2.1 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.8% ±9.4 pts | 14.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.3% ±7.1 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 872 get to work?
63.7% of Census Tract 872's workers drive alone and 27.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 872 | Four Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 78.3% ±6.2 pts | 77.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±2.8 pts | 3.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 63.7% ±9.1 pts | 64.7% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±6.0 pts | 8.4% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% |
| Worked from home | 27.7% ±7.8 pts | 21.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min ±4.2 | 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 872 compare with the other tracts in Arapahoe County?
Among Arapahoe County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 872 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Arapahoe County | In Four Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41st of 160 | 1st of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 86th of 161 | 5th of 6 |
| Median household income | 85th of 159 | 1st of 5 |
| Per capita income | 47th of 160 | 1st of 6 |
| Median home value | 28th of 158 | 1st of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 71st of 146 | 1st of 6 |
| Poverty rate | 49th of 90 | 5th of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51st of 161 | 1st of 6 |
| Median age | 137th of 160 | 3rd of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 150th of 159 | 4th of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Arapahoe County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 813 | 82nd | $99,063±$37,477 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 844 | 83rd | $99,040±$15,832 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 842 | 84th | $98,487±$17,944 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 872 | 85th | $98,107±$6,703 |
| Tract 56.34 | 86th | $98,098±$7,191 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 833 | 87th | $97,546±$12,344 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 49.52 | 88th | $96,774±$15,158 · 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 872?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 872 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections