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Arvada, Colorado Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arvada, Colorado, is 123,436, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has grown steadily due to the town’s location within the Denver metropolitan area.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1870
  • County Affiliated: Jefferson and Adams Counties
  • Land Area: 35.4 square miles
  • Population Density: 3,485 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 303, 720
  • Zip Codes: 80001, 80002, 80003, 80004, 80005, 80007

Geography and Location

Arvada, Colorado, is a suburban city located in the northwestern part of the Denver metropolitan area, within Jefferson and Adams Counties. The city is situated about 10 miles northwest of downtown Denver and is part of the Front Range Urban Corridor. Arvada experiences a semi-arid climate, with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers. The surrounding geography includes the Rocky Mountain foothills to the west, providing scenic views and easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and skiing. Arvada is well-connected to Denver and other nearby cities via major highways such as Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 36, making it a convenient location for commuters. The city is known for its historic downtown area, parks, and recreational opportunities, contributing to its high quality of life.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.2 years
Median household income: $55,541
Median house value: $174,800

Population by Race

Races in Arvada:

  • White Non-Hispanic (85.5%)
  • Hispanic (9.8%)
  • Other race (3.1%)
  • Two or more races (2.3%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)
  • Black (0.7%)
  • Other Asian (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (27.3%), English (15.8%), Irish (14.9%), Italian (7.6%), United States (5.3%), Swedish (4.0%).

Elevation: 5340 feet

Land area: 32.7 square miles

Map of Arvada, CO

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arvada

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 29.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arvada city

  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 59.1%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

4.8% Foreign born (2.1% Europe, 1.6% Asia, 0.7% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +12,104 (+13.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arvada:

  • WIDE HORIZON (about 4 miles; LAKEWOOD, CO)
  • EXEMPLA LUTHERAN MEDICAL CTR (about 4 miles; WHEAT RIDGE, CO)
  • CENTURA HEALTH-ST ANTHONY NORTH HOSP (about 6 miles; WESTMINSTER, CO)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arvada:

  • BUCKLEY AFB (about 27 miles; AURORA, CO; Abbreviation: BKF)
  • DENVER INTL (about 31 miles; DENVER, CO; Abbreviation: DEN)
  • FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND MUNI (about 44 miles; FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND, CO; Abbreviation: FNL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arvada:

  • JEFFCO (about 6 miles; DENVER, CO; Abbreviation: BJC)
  • ERIE MUNICIPAL (about 14 miles; ERIE, CO; Abbreviation: 48V)
  • BOULDER MUNI (about 17 miles; BOULDER, CO; Abbreviation: 1V5)

Amtrak station near Arvada:

  • 9 miles: DENVER (1701 WYNKOOP ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities and snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Arvada:

  • MACINTOSH REAL ESTATE SCHOOL INC (Location: 7306 West 84th Way #1002; Private, for-profit)
  • TELLER TRAINING INSTITUTE (Location: 4905 W 60TH AVE; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arvada:

  • FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 6 miles; WESTMINSTER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 6,858)
  • REGIS UNIVERSITY (about 7 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,898)
  • COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES (about 9 miles; GOLDEN, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,183)
  • EMILY GRIFFITH OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL (about 9 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,083)
  • RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 10 miles; LAKEWOOD, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,835)
  • COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA (about 22 miles; AURORA, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,219)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-COLORADO CAMPUS (about 25 miles; LONE TREE, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,098)

Schools

Public high schools in Arvada:

  • POMONA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,716; Location: 8101 WEST POMONA DRIVE; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ARVADA WEST HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,690; Location: 11325 ALLENDALE DRIVE; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ARVADA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,652; Location: 7951 WEST 65TH AVENUE; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • RALSTON VALLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,325; Location: 13355 WEST 80TH AVENUE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Arvada:

  • FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 1,370; Location: 12189 W 64TH AVE; Grades: KG – 12)
  • FAITH CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 489; Location: 4890 CARR ST; Grades: 9 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Arvada:

  • MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 824; Location: 8455 WEST 88TH AVENUE; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • OBERON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 782; Location: 7300 QUAIL STREET; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • SWANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 671; Location: 6055 WEST 68TH AVENUE; Grades: PK – 06)
  • DRAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 638; Location: 12550 WEST 52ND AVENUE; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 575; Location: 7751 OAK STREET; Grades: PK – 06)
  • WEST WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 545; Location: 16650 WEST 72ND AVENUE; Grades: KG – 06)
  • VAN ARSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 544; Location: 7535 ALKIRE STREET; Grades: KG – 06)
  • NORTH ARVADA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 541; Location: 7285 PIERCE STREET; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • VANDERHOOF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 530; Location: 5875 ROUTT COURT; Grades: KG – 06)
  • WEBER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 497; Location: 8725 WEST 81ST PLACE; Grades: KG – 06)

Private primary/middle schools in Arvada:

  • SHRINE OF ST ANNE SCHOOL (Students: 471; Location: 7320 GRANT PLACE; Grades: KG – 8)
  • FAITH CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 333; Location: 6250 WRIGHT ST; Grades: 6 – 8)
  • DOTTIES DAYCARE PRE SCHOOL INC (Students: 75; Location: 6422 VRAIN ST; Grades: PK – KG)
  • A CHILDS REFLECTION DAY CARE (Students: 51; Location: 6711 GRANDVIEW; Grades: PK – KG)
  • THE ACADEMY CHILD DEVELOPMENT (Students: 38; Location: 11651 W 64TH AVE; Grades: PK – KG)
  • ARVADA SDA SCHOOL (Students: 28; Location: 7050 WEST 64TH AVENUE; Grades: KG – 8)
  • QUALICARE (Students: 20; Location: 12131 W. 63 PLACE; Grades: PK – 4)

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