Economy & Jobs — Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $90,564 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$99,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $54,879 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 18,988 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.7% |
| Professional | 16.2% |
| Retail | 11.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 746 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 461 |
| Fast Food | 453 |
| Insurance Agencies | 395 |
| Dental Offices | 382 |
| Law Offices | 280 |
| Physician Offices | 260 |
| Beauty Salons | 241 |
| Accounting Firms | 180 |
| Auto Repair | 171 |
| Coffee Shops | 161 |
| Liquor Stores | 140 |
| Chiropractors | 132 |
| Gas Stations | 130 |
| Commercial Banks | 128 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
