Boulder City PUMA, CO

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2021 Population

123,751

2.6% 1-year decline

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

30.2

0% 1-year change

N/A Poverty Rate

19.4%

N/A 1-year N/A

2021 Median Household Income

$80,002

3.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$795,200

7.59% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

64,114

1.82% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Boulder City PUMA, CO had a population of 124k people with a median age of 30.2 and a median household income of $80,002. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Boulder City PUMA, CO declined from 127,056 to 123,751, a −2.6% decrease and its median household income grew from $77,048 to $80,002, a 3.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boulder City PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.44%), White (Hispanic) (5.22%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.46%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.11%).

13.5% of the households in Boulder City 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.

94.4% of the residents in Boulder City PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Boulder County (Central)--Boulder City PUMA, CO are University of Colorado Boulder (9,728 degrees awarded in 2021), Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder (2,419 degrees), and Naropa University (219 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Boulder City PUMA, CO was $795,200, and the homeownership rate was 51.3%.

Most people in Boulder City PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Boulder City PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Boulder City PUMA, CO borders Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, Longmont City & Erie Town PUMA, CO, and Broomfield, Jefferson (Northeast), Adams (Northwest) & Boulder (Southeast) Counties PUMA, CO.

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Population & Diversity

Boulder City PUMA, CO is home to a population of 124k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 10% of Boulder City PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (12.4k people).

In 2021, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.7k people) in Boulder City PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.73k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.46k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Boulder City PUMA, CO are Spanish (6,282 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,331 households), and German (1,156 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,813

Women

49.2%

62,800

Men

50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 123,613 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.4%

2021 Citizenship

94.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.4% of Boulder City PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Boulder City PUMA, CO was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Boulder City PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boulder City PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
98.7k ± 1.42k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.73k ± 607
White (Hispanic)
6.46k ± 750

9.96%

Hispanic Population

12.3k people

9.96% of the people in Boulder City PUMA, CO are hispanic (12.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Boulder City PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
1,786 ± 1,030 people
Mexico
1,360 ± 900 people
India
794 ± 690 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Boulder City PUMA, CO was China, the natal country of 1,786 Boulder City PUMA, CO residents, followed by Mexico with 1,360 and India with 794.

Foreign-Born Population

10%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.4k people

10.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.9k people

As of 2021, 10% of Boulder City PUMA, CO residents (12.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Boulder City PUMA, CO was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Boulder City PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,282 households (5.23%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,331 households (1.94%)
German
1,156 households (0.963%)

13.5% of the households in Boulder City 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Boulder City PUMA, CO was Spanish. 5.23% of the households in Boulder City PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,075 ± 194
Gulf War (2001-)
864 ± 216
Korea
331 ± 106

Boulder City PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Boulder City PUMA, CO employs 64.1k people. The largest industries in Boulder City PUMA, CO are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (8,099 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,261 people), and Computer Systems Design (3,726 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($272,640), Truck transportation ($242,979), and Specialized design services ($181,695).

Males in Boulder City PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,520. The income inequality in Boulder City PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.559, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,053

Women

46%

35,250

Men

54%

The workforce of Boulder City PUMA, CO in 2020 was 65,303 people, with 46% woman, and 54% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Boulder City PUMA, CO.

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Occupations

64.1k

2021 Value

−1.82%

1 Year decline

± −1.82%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boulder City PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −1.82%, from 65.3k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boulder City PUMA, CO, are Postsecondary teachers (3,081 people), Software developers (2,727 people), and Other managers (1,869 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boulder City PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.1k

2021 Value

−1.82%

1 Year decline

± −1.82%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boulder City PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −1.82%, from 65.3k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boulder City PUMA, CO, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (8,099 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,261 people), and Computer Systems Design (3,726 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boulder City PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Boulder City PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,941

Median earning men ± $3,113

$31,624

Median earning women ± $1,887

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($109,085), Information ($87,422), and Manufacturing ($87,261).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($63,929), Public Administration ($62,961), and Wholesale Trade ($61,467).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Boulder City PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.6%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

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 Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

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

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Boulder City PUMA, CO awarded 12,445 degrees. The student population of Boulder City PUMA, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 24,677 male students and 25,050 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Boulder City PUMA, CO are White (7,606 and 66.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,426 and 12.4%), Black or African American (914 and 7.94%), and Two or More Races (719 and 6.25%).

The largest universities in Boulder City PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are University of Colorado Boulder (9,728 and 78.2%), Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder (2,419 and 19.4%), and Naropa University (219 and 1.76%).

The most popular majors in Boulder County (Central)--Boulder City PUMA, CO are Culinary Arts & Chef Training (1,612 and 13%), General Business Administration & Management (1,281 and 10.3%), and Baking & Pastry Arts (807 and 6.48%).

The median tuition costs in Boulder County (Central)--Boulder City PUMA, CO are $34,400 for private four year colleges, and $10,806 and $36,554 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Boulder City PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 49,727 (49.6% men and 50.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 49,727 students enrolled in Boulder City PUMA, CO, 49.6% men and 50.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 29,654 records, of which 48.9% were women and 51.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
1,105 degrees awarded
General Psychology
546 degrees awarded
Computer Science
475 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Boulder County (Central)--Boulder City PUMA, CO was General Business Administration & Management with 1,105 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Boulder County (Central)--Boulder City PUMA, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Colorado Boulder
9,728 degrees awarded
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
2,419 degrees awarded
Naropa University
219 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Colorado Boulder with 9,728 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 6,131 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Boulder City PUMA, CO, which is 0.971 times less than the 6,314 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,606 degrees mean that there were 5.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,426 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,804) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,256) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.139% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.257% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Boulder City PUMA, CO in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (34k), Some college (28.9k), and Graduate Degree (27.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Boulder City PUMA, CO was $795,200 in 2021, which is 3.25 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $739,100 to $795,200, a 7.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Boulder City PUMA, CO is 51.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Boulder City PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boulder City PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Boulder City PUMA, CO is $80,002. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Boulder City PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $134,089, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, with respective values of $124,865 and $121,101.

Housing

Property

$795,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,052

$25,928

Median Property Taxes

±$1,084

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Boulder City PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Boulder City PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.3%

Homeownership

2021

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 51.3% of the housing units in Boulder City PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Boulder City PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Boulder City PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $134,089, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, with respective values of $124,865 and $121,101.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Boulder City PUMA, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,002

Median Household Income

± $3,300

50.6k

Number of Households

± 1,646

In 2021, the median household income of the 50.6k households in Boulder City PUMA, CO grew to $80,002 from the previous year's value of $77,048.

The following chart displays the households in Boulder City PUMA, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.559

2021 Wage GINI in Boulder City PUMA, CO

0.559

2020 Wage GINI in Boulder City PUMA, CO

In 2021, the income inequality in Boulder City PUMA, CO was 0.559 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00475% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Boulder City PUMA, CO was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Boulder City PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Boulder City PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (48.9%)
Worked At Home (23.9%)
Walked (7.96%)

In 2021, 48.9% of workers in Boulder City PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.9%) and those who walked to work (7.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boulder City PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Boulder City PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Boulder City PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Boulder City PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Boulder City PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boulder City PUMA, CO (197k out of 1.01M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boulder City 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96% of the population of Boulder City PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 56.7% on employee plans, 7.78% on Medicaid, 9.87% on Medicare, 20.9% on non-group plans, and 0.752% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1211 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1208 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1,211 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colorado in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.1% under 18 years, 39.2% between 18 and 34 years, 31% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.95%

Uninsured

56.7%

Employer Coverage

7.78%

Medicaid

9.87%

Medicare

20.9%

Non-Group

0.752%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boulder City PUMA, CO declined by 2.34% from 4.05% to 3.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Boulder City PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.