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Population Review

Cherry Creek, Colorado Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Cherry Creek, Colorado is 11,011 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $147,618, the median home value is $856,800, and the median age is 42.8.

11,011

Population

6593

People / sq mi

$147,618

Median Income

$856,800

Median Home Value

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Cherry Creek covers 1.7 sq mi of land at 6593 people per square mile.

About Cherry Creek, CO

Educational attainment is the headline number in Cherry Creek: 75.1% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Cherry Creek is a city in Colorado with a population of 11,011.

Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $147,618, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.7%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $856,800, with typical rent around $1,974.

Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 75.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Remote work is widespread — 27.0% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Cherry Creek usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.

Race & Ethnicity

White71.8%
Black or African American0.3%
Asian0.7%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$147,618

Median Household Income

$84,798

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$856,800

Median Home Value

$1,974

Median Rent

77.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

98.1%

High School+

75.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

65.0%

Public Transit

27.0%

Work From Home

22.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

48.9%

Foreign Born

79.1%

Non-English at Home

3.5%

Veterans

5.5%

With Disability

96.1%

Health Insurance

99.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management25.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate19.6%
Information13.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.5%
Manufacturing4.8%
Retail Trade3.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.1%
Public Administration3.0%
Construction2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing2.4%
Agriculture & Mining0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cherry Creek, Colorado has a population of 11,011 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest city in Colorado.

The median household income in Cherry Creek, Colorado is $147,618, with 3.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Cherry Creek, Colorado is $856,800, with median monthly rent at $1,974 and a homeownership rate of 77.3%.

The median age in Cherry Creek, Colorado is 42.8 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.


Cherry Creek Cdp, CO Climate

Cherry Creek Cdp, CO has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F) and receives about 415 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

9.9°C

Avg Temp

415

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Cherry Creek Cdp, CO — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January-1° / 30°12 mm
February1° / 34°13 mm
March4° / 40°32 mm
April8° / 47°45 mm
May14° / 56°64 mm
June19° / 66°47 mm
July22° / 72°53 mm
August21° / 71°45 mm
September17° / 62°35 mm
October10° / 51°27 mm
November3° / 38°26 mm
December0° / 32°16 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Cherry Creek Cdp, CO

The most comfortable months to visit Cherry Creek Cdp, CO are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). May is usually the wettest month.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.