Federal Heights, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Federal Heights is a small city located in Colorado, within Adams County. The total population is 14,125. It ranks as the 53rd most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Federal Heights is 32.8 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Federal Heights is $56,597. This is 41% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.2%. This is 157% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $95,300. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $539,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Federal Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Federal Heights is Hispanic or Latino, making up 64.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 28.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (28.2%) is well below the state average of 64.8%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (64.8% vs 22.5%).

Education

14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 69.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Federal Heights, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.