Federal Heights, CO Demographics

A map of Federal Heights's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	9,153	8,874	64.8%	61.7%
White	3,977	4,334	28.2%	30.1%
Asian	378	518	2.7%	3.6%
Black	222	168	1.6%	1.2%
Multiracial	201	325	1.4%	2.3%
Native American/Other	194	163	1.4%	1.1%

Federal Heights, Colorado has an estimated population of 14,125, a slight decrease from the 14,382 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.8% Hispanic, 28.2% White, 2.7% Asian, 1.6% Black, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Federal Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Federal Heights has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Federal Heights, that probability was 52.6% in 2020 and 50.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Federal Heights is ranked the 53rd 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). Federal Heights was ranked the 52nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Federal Heights's White Population

3,977 residents of Federal Heights, or 28.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Federal Heights is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Federal Heights ranks 461st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federal Heights's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Federal Heights's population has decreased from 30.1% to 28.2%.

Federal Heights is less White than neighboring Shaw Heights (39.2% White), Sherrelwood (29.7% White), Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (39.5% White), Westminster (63.9% White), and Welby (33.9% White).

Federal Heights's Black Population

222 residents of Federal Heights, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Federal Heights is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Federal Heights ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federal Heights's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.1%. Black residents' share of Federal Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Federal Heights is more Black than neighboring Sherrelwood (0.6% Black), Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (0.3% Black), and Westminster (1.1% Black). Federal Heights is less Black than neighboring Shaw Heights (1.7% Black).

Federal Heights's Asian Population

378 residents of Federal Heights, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Federal Heights is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Federal Heights ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federal Heights's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. Asian residents' share of Federal Heights's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.7%.

Federal Heights is more Asian than neighboring Sherrelwood (1.4% Asian). Federal Heights is less Asian than neighboring Shaw Heights (5% Asian), Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (3.7% Asian), Westminster (4.4% Asian), and Welby (3.2% Asian).

Federal Heights's Hispanic Population

9,153 residents of Federal Heights, or 64.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Federal Heights is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Federal Heights ranks 21st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federal Heights's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Federal Heights's population has increased from 61.7% to 64.8%.

Federal Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Shaw Heights (50.7% Hispanic), Sherrelwood (63.4% Hispanic), Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (52.8% Hispanic), Westminster (25.4% Hispanic), and Welby (59.1% Hispanic).

Federal Heights's Native American/Other Population

194 residents of Federal Heights, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Federal Heights is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Federal Heights ranks 196th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federal Heights's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Federal Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Federal Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shaw Heights (0.1% Native American/Other), Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (1% Native American/Other), Westminster (1.1% Native American/Other), and Welby (0.3% Native American/Other). Federal Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sherrelwood (2.5% Native American/Other).

Federal Heights's Multiracial Population

201 residents of Federal Heights, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Federal Heights is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Federal Heights ranks 406th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federal Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Federal Heights's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.4%.

Federal Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Shaw Heights (3.3% Multiracial), Sherrelwood (2.4% Multiracial), Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (2.8% Multiracial), Westminster (4.1% Multiracial), and Welby (1.8% 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.