Highlands Ranch Cdp, Colorado
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 70931 people, 24544 households, and 19744 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 3015.4 people per square mile (1164.25/kmē), making its Colorado's 30th most densely populated census designated place. There were 25421 housing units at an average density of 1080.8 per square mile (417.3/kmē). The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.24. The population's age distribution was 32.7% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 41.9% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 3.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males. The median age is 32.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Highlands Ranch Cdp was 32.2 and 32.1 years respectively. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 90.76% White, 1.29% Black or African American, 0.33% American Indian, 4.03% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, 2% from two or more races and 1.52% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $86792, it is Colorado's 17th wealthiest census designated place by median household income. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $92563, it is the 15th highest census designated place by median family income in the U.S. state of Colorado. The per capita income for the census designated place was $34707, it is the 36th wealthiest census designated place in terms of per capita income. The median income is $42046, The median income for males was $57361, compared to $30191 for females.
In 2000, 21365 pupils and students, of which 10613 are male and 10752 are female, 30.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 2727 nursery or pri school, 1444 kindergarten, 9821 elementary school, 3576 high school and 3797 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 20224 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 20250 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 20850 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 23118 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 25708 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 29675 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 32297 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 35251 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 39006 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 42267 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 44369 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1420 | 1307 | 2727 |
| Kindergarten | 677 | 767 | 1444 |
| Elementary school | 4813 | 5008 | 9821 |
| High school | 1788 | 1788 | 3576 |
| College or graduate school | 1915 | 1882 | 3797 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Ranch CDP, Colorado | $86792 | $92563 | $34707 |
| Douglas County, Colorado | $82929 | $88482 | $34848 |
| Colorado, United States | $47203 | $55883 | $24049 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |