South Metro PUMA, CO

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2022 Population
120,882
0.508% 1-year growth
US Senator
Michael Bennet
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Hickenlooper
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
41.6
0.971% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
4.23%
10% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$121,278
6.43% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$647,200
16.3% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
61,481
1.78% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, South Metro PUMA, CO had a population of 121k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $121,278. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of South Metro PUMA, CO grew from 120,271 to 120,882, a 0.508% increase and its median household income grew from $113,948 to $121,278, a 6.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Metro PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.34%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.96%), White (Hispanic) (3.8%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.54%).

12.9% of the households in South Metro PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.7% of the residents in South Metro PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Metro PUMA, CO are Platt College-Aurora (260813) (56 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in South Metro PUMA, CO was $647,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in South Metro PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in South Metro PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

South Metro PUMA, CO is home to a population of 121k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 10.3% of South Metro PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (12.5k people).

In 2022, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93k people) in South Metro PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.87k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.79k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Metro PUMA, CO are Spanish (4,492 households), Hindi (1,625 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,282 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
60,237
Women
50%
60,199
Men
50%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 120,436 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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Citizenship

94.7%
2022 Citizenship
94.5%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94.7% of South Metro PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in South Metro PUMA, CO was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Metro PUMA, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    93k ± 1.76k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    8.87k ± 1.12k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    4.79k ± 800
8.9%
Hispanic Population
10.8k people

In 2022, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93k people) in South Metro PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.87k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.79k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.9% of the people in South Metro PUMA, CO are hispanic (10.8k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    3,209 ± 1,372 people
  2. China
    884 ± 727 people
  3. Mexico
    763 ± 676 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Metro PUMA, CO was India, the natal country of 3,209 South Metro PUMA, CO residents, followed by China with 884 and Mexico with 763.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.3%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
12.5k people
10.2%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
12.3k people

As of 2022, 10.3% of South Metro PUMA, CO residents (12.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Metro PUMA, CO was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    4,492 households (3.9%)
  2. Hindi
    1,625 households (1.41%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    1,282 households (1.11%)

12.9% of the households in South Metro PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Metro PUMA, CO was Spanish. 3.9% of the households in South Metro PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,010 ± 237
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,139 ± 228
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,081 ± 235

South Metro PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.76 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South Metro PUMA, CO employs 61.5k people. The largest industries in South Metro PUMA, CO are Computer Systems Design (3,580 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,500 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,854 people), and the highest paying industries are Support activities for mining ($266,416), Software publishing ($265,157), and Air transportation ($237,442).

Males in South Metro PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.5 times higher than the average income of females, which is $90,522. The income inequality in South Metro PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.502, which is higher than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

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RACE/ETHNICITY
27,870
Women
46.1%
32,534
Men
53.9%

The workforce of South Metro PUMA, CO in 2020 was 60,404 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

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Occupations

61.5k
2022 Value
1.78%
1 Year growth
± 1.78%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Metro PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 1.78%, from 60.4k employees to 61.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Metro PUMA, CO, are Other managers (2,405 people), Software developers (1,633 people), and Customer service representatives (1,465 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Metro PUMA, CO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

61.5k
2022 Value
1.78%
1 Year growth
± 1.78%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Metro PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 1.78%, from 60.4k employees to 61.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Metro PUMA, CO, are Computer Systems Design (3,580 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,500 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,854 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Metro PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in South Metro PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$87,221
Median earning men ± $4,594
$53,889
Median earning women ± $1,861

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($144,234), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($121,446), and Information ($108,194).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($109,464), Wholesale Trade ($80,938), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,363).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
1.73%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet
Senator from Colorado3
Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.
John Hickenlooper
Senator from Colorado2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

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US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in South Metro PUMA, CO awarded 56 degrees. The student population of South Metro PUMA, CO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 26 male students and 206 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Metro PUMA, CO are White (33 and 58.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11 and 19.6%), Asian (5 and 8.93%), and Two or More Races (4 and 7.14%).

The largest universities in South Metro PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Platt College-Aurora (260813) (56 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Metro PUMA, CO are Registered Nursing (56 and 100%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in South Metro PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 90.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 232 (11.2% men and 88.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 232 students enrolled in South Metro PUMA, CO, 11.2% men and 88.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 126 records, of which 92.9% were women and 7.14% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
56 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Metro PUMA, CO was Registered Nursing with 56 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
56 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Platt College-Aurora (260813) with 56 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Metro PUMA, CO, which is 0.098 times less than the 51 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 33 degrees mean that there were 3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 11 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,920) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,670) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,920) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.164% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.272% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Metro PUMA, CO in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (34.1k), Graduate Degree (25.4k), and Some college (14.6k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Metro PUMA, CO was $647,200 in 2022, which is 2.3 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $556,600 to $647,200, a 16.3% increase. The homeownership rate in South Metro PUMA, CO is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in South Metro PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Metro PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Metro PUMA, CO is $121,278. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Metro PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $147,181, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Foothills PUMA, CO, with respective values of $133,085 and $130,889.

Property

$647,200
Median Property Value 2022
±$8,920
$35,397
Median Property Taxes
±$1,101

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Rent vs Own

72.1%
Homeownership
2022
68.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 72.1% of the housing units in South Metro PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Metro PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $147,181, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Foothills PUMA, CO, with respective values of $133,085 and $130,889.

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Household Income

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$121,278
Median Household Income
± $3,026
49.1k
Number of Households
± 1,416

In 2022, the median household income of the 49.1k households in South Metro PUMA, CO grew to $121,278 from the previous year's value of $113,948.

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Wage Distribution

0.502
2022 Wage GINI in South Metro PUMA, CO
0.503
2021 Wage GINI in South Metro PUMA, CO

In 2022, the income inequality in South Metro PUMA, CO was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.161% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Metro PUMA, CO was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in South Metro PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (67.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (22.8%)
  3. Carpooled (4.59%)

In 2022, 67.8% of workers in South Metro PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.8%) and those who carpooled to work (4.59%).

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Commute Time

22.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Metro PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.16% of the workforce in South Metro PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

4.23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Metro PUMA, CO (5.05k out of 119k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Metro PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

96.1% of the population of South Metro PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 62.7% on employee plans, 5.02% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 0.58% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1204 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1183 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,204 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,204 patients per year. This represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1,202 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.85%
Uninsured
62.7%
Employer Coverage
5.02%
Medicaid
14.1%
Medicare
13.7%
Non-Group
0.58%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Metro PUMA, CO grew by 16.3% from 3.31% to 3.85%.

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