Commerce City City, Colorado
As of the census of 2000, there were 20991 people in the city, organized into 6668 households, and 4973 families living in the city. The population density was 812.2 people per square mile (313.59/km˛), it is 208th most densely populated city in Colorado. There were 6873 housing units at an average density of 266 per square mile (102.7/km˛). The average household size was 3.1 and the average family size was 3.51. The population's age distribution was 30.6% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males. The median age of the city's population was 29.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Commerce City City was 29.1 and 30.7 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 65.56% White, 2.04% Black or African American, 1.73% American Indian, 0.63% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, 4.32% from two or more races and 25.68% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $33680, it is the 222nd highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Colorado. The median income for a family in the city was $37279, it is the 112th poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $13445, making it the 52nd lowest city by per capita income in Colorado. The median income of city was $20550, Males have a median income of $22612 versus $16749 for females.
In 2000, 5855 pupils and students, of which 2911 are male and 2944 are female, 27.89% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 396 nursery or pri school, 383 kindergarten, 3176 elementary school, 1470 high school and 430 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 20991 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 21051 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 21248 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 22028 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 24024 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 26383 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 29422 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 34015 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 38406 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 40794 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 42473 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 182 | 214 | 396 |
| Kindergarten | 192 | 191 | 383 |
| Elementary school | 1518 | 1658 | 3176 |
| High school | 819 | 651 | 1470 |
| College or graduate school | 200 | 230 | 430 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce City city, Colorado | $33680 | $37279 | $13445 |
| Adams County, Colorado | $47323 | $52517 | $19944 |
| Colorado, United States | $47203 | $55883 | $24049 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |