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Federal Heights, Colorado Population 2026

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

The population of Federal Heights, Colorado is 14,160 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 52nd-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $57,957, the median home value is $91,300, and the median age is 32.3.

The population has grown 21.4% since 2010 (11,509 → 13,971).

14,160

Population

7977

People / sq mi

$57,957

Median Income

$91,300

Median Home Value

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Federal Heights covers 1.8 sq mi of land at 7977 people per square mile.

About Federal Heights, CO

Housing cost is the defining feature of Federal Heights: the median home is valued at $91,300. With 14,160 residents, Federal Heights is a city in Colorado.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $57,957, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 20.1%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $91,300, with typical rent around $1,655.

Federal Heights is among the least college-educated US cities, at 12.2% — below the national 35.0%. Just 5.0% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.

Federal Heights city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Federal Heights city had a population of 11,509 in 2010 and 13,971 in 2024, a 21.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,395 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 1.44%.

2020 · 14K20102024
Federal Heights city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

13,971

Population (2024)

11,509

Population (2010)

14,395

Peak (2020)

1.44%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201011,509
201111,709
201211,908
201312,138
201412,311
201512,527
201612,706
201712,805
201812,857
201912,827
202014,395
202114,216
202214,032
202314,013
202413,971

Race & Ethnicity

White49.4%
Black or African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$57,957

Median Household Income

$24,708

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$91,300

Median Home Value

$1,655

Median Rent

58.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

69.6%

High School+

12.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.3%

Drive Alone

69.9%

Public Transit

5.0%

Work From Home

31.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

21.0%

Foreign Born

49.0%

Non-English at Home

5.4%

Veterans

14.4%

With Disability

81.5%

Health Insurance

98.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Construction15.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services13.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.3%
Professional, Scientific & Management9.9%
Retail Trade7.1%
Manufacturing6.9%
Information6.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.9%
Public Administration2.9%
Agriculture & Mining2.4%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Federal Heights, Colorado has a population of 14,160 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 52nd-largest city in Colorado.

The median household income in Federal Heights, Colorado is $57,957, with 20.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Federal Heights, Colorado is $91,300, with median monthly rent at $1,655 and a homeownership rate of 58.7%.

The median age in Federal Heights, Colorado is 32.3 years. The population is 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

The population has grown 21.4% since 2010 (11,509 → 13,971).

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

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