Arvada, CO Demographics

A map of Arvada's Population by Race

Arvada, Colorado has an estimated population of 122,634, a slight decrease from the 124,402 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.0% White, 15.8% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arvada, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arvada is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arvada, that probability was 39.2% in 2020 and 39.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arvada is ranked the 7th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Arvada was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arvada's White Population

93,190 residents of Arvada, or 76.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arvada is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Arvada ranks 274th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arvada's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Arvada's population has remained roughly unchanged at 76.0%.

Arvada is more White than neighboring Wheat Ridge (72.8% White), Superior (68.8% White), and Westminster (63.9% White). Arvada is less White than neighboring Fairmount (88.9% White), and Applewood (84.2% White).

Arvada's Black Population

1,185 residents of Arvada, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arvada is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Arvada ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arvada's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Arvada's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Arvada is more Black than neighboring Fairmount (0.5% Black), Applewood (0.6% Black), and Superior (0.4% Black). Arvada is less Black than neighboring Wheat Ridge (3% Black), and Westminster (1.1% Black).

Arvada's Asian Population

3,203 residents of Arvada, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arvada is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Arvada ranks 78th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arvada's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Asian residents' share of Arvada's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Arvada is more Asian than neighboring Fairmount (1% Asian), Wheat Ridge (1.5% Asian), and Applewood (2% Asian). Arvada is less Asian than neighboring Superior (14.8% Asian), and Westminster (4.4% Asian).

Arvada's Hispanic Population

19,361 residents of Arvada, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arvada is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Arvada ranks 200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arvada's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Arvada's population has increased from 15.0% to 15.8%.

Arvada is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairmount (5.4% Hispanic), Applewood (10% Hispanic), and Superior (9.9% Hispanic). Arvada is less Hispanic than neighboring Wheat Ridge (19.4% Hispanic), and Westminster (25.4% Hispanic).

Arvada's Native American/Other Population

610 residents of Arvada, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arvada is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Arvada ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arvada's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arvada's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Arvada is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wheat Ridge (0.3% Native American/Other). Arvada is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairmount (1.2% Native American/Other), Applewood (1.1% Native American/Other), Superior (0.9% Native American/Other), and Westminster (1.1% Native American/Other).

Arvada's Multiracial Population

5,085 residents of Arvada, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arvada is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Arvada ranks 207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arvada's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Arvada's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Arvada is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairmount (3.1% Multiracial), Wheat Ridge (3% Multiracial), and Applewood (2.1% Multiracial). Arvada is less Multiracial than neighboring Superior (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.