80018 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 80018, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

80018 is a zip code in Arapahoe County, Colorado, which covers East Arapahoe CCD and South Aurora, with a total population of 14,513 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 80018 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 80018.

The estimated population of people living in 80018 is 14,513, with a median age of 34.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 80018 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,513
+4.81%
+18.81%
2020
13,847
+3.36%
-
2019
13,397
+2.69%
-
2018
13,046
+6.8%
-
2017
12,215
 - -

Population of 80018 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 80018 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
50.4%
57.6%
 -12.50%
Black/African American
15.8%
11.8%
 +33.90%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
21.1%
21.7%
 -2.76%
Asian
6.5%
3.8%
 +71.05%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Two Or More Races
5.7%
4.7%
 +21.28%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 80018 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 80018 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 80018 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 80018 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.7 0% 35.2 +2.33% 34.6 -0.57%
2020 34.7 +0.29% 34.4 +1.47% 34.8 -1.14%
2019 34.6 +1.17% 33.9 +0.59% 35.2 +1.44%
2018 34.2 +0.88% 33.7 -3.16% 34.7 +3.89%
2017 33.9 - 34.8 - 33.4 -

The median age of the 80018 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 80018 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,186 +13.1% 1,251 -17.79% 1,318 1,031
10 to 19 902 +25.23% 910 +13.22% 1,128 999
20 to 29 499 +23.14% 575 +14.43% 624 653
30 to 39 1,071 +17.5% 1,127 +24.25% 1,269 1,414
40 to 49 1,037 +21.19% 988 +18.09% 1,263 1,152
50 to 59 799 +20.85% 520 +60.29% 970 883
60 to 69 513 +27.74% 490 +14.07% 632 554
70+ 186 +54.39% 161 +83.65% 283 340

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 80018 zip code is $114,989.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 80018.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $116,941.00
  • 45 to 64
    $117,153.00
  • 65 and over
    $82,974.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 80018 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 80018, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 80018 is currently $120,377.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.89% of households in 80018 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 80018 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.79%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    36.18%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.89%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 80018 is $40,248.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 80018 by the total population of 80018.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 80018 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 80018 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    16.11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.50%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.09%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.53%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 80018 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 80018 zip over the age of 16 is 10,535.

Of those people, a total of 76.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 80018 is 72.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 80018 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 498 61.60% 4.20%
20 to 24 years 665 71.70% 4.40%
25 to 29 years 612 89.40% 1.50%
30 to 34 years 1,621 83.30% 4.80%
35 to 44 years 2,462 90.90% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 1,899 84.50% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 969 89.00% 0.90%
60 to 64 years 788 58.90% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 748 26.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 273 4.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 80018. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,767 77.60% 2.10%
Black or African American 1,454 67.70% 1.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 65 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 680 67.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 25 56.00% 0.00%
Other 743 82.10% 19.60%
Two or more races 801 84.60% 1.20%
Hispanic or Latino 2,021 84.10% 9.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,986 76.70% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 80018 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 80018 is 7,659, with median earnings of $54,508.00.

Women in 80018 are earning approximately 62.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,659 $54,508.00
Male 3,961 $64,388.00
Female 3,698 $40,428.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 80018 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 798 $82,857.00
Business and Financial 426 $75,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 787 $95,313.00
Architecture and Engineering 140 $80,417.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $36,023.00
Community and Social Service 36 $37,692.00
Legal 102 $65,577.00
Educational and Library 460 $51,607.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 259 $48,224.00
Healthcare Practitioners 373 $73,897.00
Healthcare Support 225 $32,634.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 194 $63,225.00
Law Enforcement 52 $81,667.00
Food Preparation and Serving 546 $23,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 82 $43,375.00
Personal Care and Service 171 $20,489.00
Sales 701 $42,933.00
Office and Administrative Support 999 $38,882.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 329 $54,710.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 198 $54,583.00
Production 230 $48,458.00
Transportation and Material Moving 398 $55,400.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 80018 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 80018.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 435 $103,589.00 363 $62,762.00
Business and Financial 188 $85,240.00 238 $62,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 627 $95,671.00 160 $86,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 122 $80,833.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 55 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 36 $37,692.00
Legal 39 $55,875.00 63 $66,827.00
Educational and Library 84 $79,464.00 376 $47,159.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 123 $135,864.00 136 $4,548.00
Healthcare Practitioners 59 $64,698.00 314 $74,412.00
Healthcare Support 97 $31,055.00 128 $34,674.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 187 $63,313.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 52 $81,667.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 228 $24,900.00 318 $21,769.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $0.00 53 $10,156.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 157 $17,202.00
Sales 323 $65,282.00 378 $31,210.00
Office and Administrative Support 283 $50,505.00 716 $37,115.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 329 $54,710.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 186 $53,333.00 12 $0.00
Production 170 $37,500.00 60 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 349 $56,850.00 49 $2,499.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,701 households in 80018, with an average household size of 3.09 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,853 families living in the 80018 zip code with an average family size of 3.35 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 80018:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,158 200 495 848
Average Household Size 3.39 4.12 3.58 1.41
Total Families 3,158 200 495 0
Average Household Size 3.34 3.75 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 3,853 families living in 80018, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 80018:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,881 housing units in 80018.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,701 96.31%
Vacant 180 3.69%

14.34% of the total 4,881 housing units in 80018 are rental units. This is approximately 700 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,001 are occupied by the owner - or 81.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 80018 is $2,011.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 80018 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    14
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    225
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    106
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    236
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    81
  • $3,000 or more
    38

Property Value

The median value of a property in 80018 is $433,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 80018 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    108
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    84
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    19
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    108
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,962
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    604
  • $1,000,000 or more
    116

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 80018. The chart below shows the number of properties in 80018 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    7
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    154
  • 1960 to 1969
    38
  • 1970 to 1979
    134
  • 1980 to 1989
    172
  • 1990 to 1999
    673
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,057
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,520
  • 2014 or later
    126

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 80018 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    20
  • 1 vehicle available
    631
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,725
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,325

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 80018 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 80018 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 80018.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    25
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    111
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    312
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    850
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,176
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    629
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,310
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    362
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    491
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    904
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    260
  • 90 or more minutes
    83

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 80018 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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