Wheat Ridge, CO is a small city located in Jefferson County with a population of 32,340 as of the most recent census. It has a population density of 3,410 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Wheat Ridge offers an abundance of activities and venues that make it attractive to both locals and visitors alike.
For those looking for some retail therapy, there are many local businesses in Wheat Ridge such as the popular Orchard Town Center mall or the independently owned specialty stores like The Cozy Cottage Boutique. For those looking for year-round outdoor activities, look no further than the Crown Hill Park and Nature Center providing plenty of opportunities to explore nature trails and hike or bike around the natural wetlands. Other organizations in Wheat Ridge offer activities like the Apex Center offering swimming pools and fitness classes or the All Starz Athletic Academy that provides organized sports teams for kids from tee-ball to basketball for all age groups. Lastly, Wheat Ridge also offers several annual sporting events throughout the year such as annual 5K’s at Crown Hill Park put on by local running clubs or competitive high school football games between rival schools like Bear Creek High School and Ralston Valley High School.
The population in Wheat Ridge is 32,340. There are 3,462 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wheat Ridge is 41.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wheat Ridge is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wheat Ridge
- 45.5% are married
- 16.9% are divorced
- 23.3% are married with children
- 19.0% have children, but are single
Race in Wheat Ridge
- 74.5% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 20.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander