Wheat Ridge, CO Demographics

A map of Wheat Ridge's Population by Race

Wheat Ridge, Colorado had a population of 32,398 in 2020. It was 68.7% White, 1.3% Black, 2.1% Asian, 22.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wheat Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Wheat Ridge is the 30th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Wheat Ridge's White Population

22,258 residents of Wheat Ridge identify as White, or 68.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Wheat Ridge roughly similar to the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Wheat Ridge is ranked #336 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wheat Ridge is more White than neighboring Lakeside (43.8% White), Edgewater (55.4% White), and Mountain View (67.3% White). Wheat Ridge is less White than neighboring Applewood (83.6% White), and East Pleasant View (80.8% White).

Wheat Ridge's Black Population

414 residents of Wheat Ridge identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wheat Ridge roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Wheat Ridge is ranked #79 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wheat Ridge is more Black than neighboring Lakeside (0% Black), and Applewood (0.8% Black). Wheat Ridge is less Black than neighboring Edgewater (2.2% Black), Mountain View (1.7% Black), and East Pleasant View (2.1% Black).

Wheat Ridge's Asian Population

668 residents of Wheat Ridge identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wheat Ridge roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Wheat Ridge is ranked #95 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wheat Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Edgewater (1.7% Asian), Mountain View (1.5% Asian), Applewood (1.9% Asian), and East Pleasant View (1.8% Asian). Wheat Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Lakeside (6.3% Asian).

Wheat Ridge's Hispanic Population

7,231 residents of Wheat Ridge identify as Hispanic, or 22.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wheat Ridge roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Wheat Ridge is ranked #138 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wheat Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeside (18.8% Hispanic), Applewood (8.2% Hispanic), and East Pleasant View (7.8% Hispanic). Wheat Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Edgewater (35.2% Hispanic), and Mountain View (25% Hispanic).

Wheat Ridge's Native American/Other Population

429 residents of Wheat Ridge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wheat Ridge roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Wheat Ridge is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wheat Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Applewood (1.2% Native American/Other), and East Pleasant View (1.2% Native American/Other). Wheat Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeside (25% Native American/Other), Edgewater (1.4% Native American/Other), and Mountain View (1.8% Native American/Other).

Wheat Ridge's Multiracial Population

1,398 residents of Wheat Ridge identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wheat Ridge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Wheat Ridge is ranked #206 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wheat Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Edgewater (4% Multiracial), and Mountain View (2.8% Multiracial). Wheat Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeside (6.3% Multiracial), and East Pleasant View (6.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.