Northglenn, CO Demographics

A map of Northglenn's Population by Race

Northglenn, Colorado has an estimated population of 38,014, a less than 1% change from the 38,131 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.6% White, 37.8% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, 2.9% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northglenn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northglenn has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Northglenn, that probability was 59.0% in 2020 and 61.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northglenn is ranked the 23rd 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). Northglenn was ranked the 24th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northglenn's White Population

18,467 residents of Northglenn, or 48.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northglenn is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Northglenn ranks 411th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northglenn's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Northglenn's population has decreased from 52.1% to 48.6%.

Northglenn is more White than neighboring Federal Heights (28.2% White), Welby (33.9% White), Sherrelwood (29.7% White), and Shaw Heights (39.2% White). Northglenn is less White than neighboring Thornton (50.2% White).

Northglenn's Black Population

1,103 residents of Northglenn, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northglenn is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Northglenn ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northglenn's Black population has grown by an estimated 46.7%. Black residents' share of Northglenn's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.9%.

Northglenn is more Black than neighboring Thornton (2% Black), Federal Heights (1.6% Black), Welby (1.6% Black), Sherrelwood (0.6% Black), and Shaw Heights (1.7% Black).

Northglenn's Asian Population

1,607 residents of Northglenn, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northglenn is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Northglenn ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northglenn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Asian residents' share of Northglenn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Northglenn is more Asian than neighboring Federal Heights (2.7% Asian), Welby (3.2% Asian), and Sherrelwood (1.4% Asian). Northglenn is less Asian than neighboring Thornton (5.2% Asian), and Shaw Heights (5% Asian).

Northglenn's Hispanic Population

14,353 residents of Northglenn, or 37.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northglenn is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Northglenn ranks 74th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northglenn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Northglenn's population has increased from 36.8% to 37.8%.

Northglenn is more Hispanic than neighboring Thornton (37.7% Hispanic). Northglenn is less Hispanic than neighboring Federal Heights (64.8% Hispanic), Welby (59.1% Hispanic), Sherrelwood (63.4% Hispanic), and Shaw Heights (50.7% Hispanic).

Northglenn's Native American/Other Population

408 residents of Northglenn, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northglenn is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Northglenn ranks 164th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northglenn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northglenn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Northglenn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thornton (0.8% Native American/Other), Welby (0.3% Native American/Other), and Shaw Heights (0.1% Native American/Other). Northglenn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Federal Heights (1.4% Native American/Other), and Sherrelwood (2.5% Native American/Other).

Northglenn's Multiracial Population

2,076 residents of Northglenn, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northglenn is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Northglenn ranks 245th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northglenn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Northglenn's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.5%.

Northglenn is more Multiracial than neighboring Thornton (4.1% Multiracial), Federal Heights (1.4% Multiracial), Welby (1.8% Multiracial), Sherrelwood (2.4% Multiracial), and Shaw Heights (3.3% 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.