Population 18,462 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sherrelwood
Household size in Sherrelwood
| Period | Sherrelwood | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.20 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.90 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Sherrelwood average 2.90 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southeast. Sherrelwood has larger households than at least four in five Colorado cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sherrelwood
| Period | Sherrelwood | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.9 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.7 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.9, Sherrelwood is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 35.7, even as the national median rose. Only eight of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sherrelwood
| Period | Sherrelwood | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Sherrelwood (13.5%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Only 12 of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sherrelwood
Renters in Sherrelwood
| Period | Sherrelwood | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.8% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in Sherrelwood rent their homes (27.6%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 28.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sherrelwood
| Period | Sherrelwood | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in Sherrelwood are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Denver area. Vacancy has fallen 5.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sherrelwood
| Period | Sherrelwood | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Sherrelwood is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only seven of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sherrelwood
| Period | Sherrelwood | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,021 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,046 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,420 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,828 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$807 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sherrelwood costs $1,828 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Denver area as a whole ($2,181). Rents are up $807 a month from 2006–10, a 79% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sherrelwood
Bachelor's degrees in Sherrelwood
| Period | Sherrelwood | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sherrelwood: 21.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sherrelwood
| Period | Sherrelwood | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.6% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.6% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.2% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +18.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Sherrelwood never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 18.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Sherrelwood has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Colorado cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sherrelwood
| Period | Sherrelwood | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sherrelwood runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sherrelwood compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrelwood | 2.90 | 32.9 | 13.5% | 27.6% | 5.3% | 1967 | $1,828 | 21.4% | 85.7% | 4.2% |
| Welby | 2.79 | 35.4 | 14.9% | 29.2% | 2.9% | 1974 | $1,665 | 14.3% | 77.1% | 5.6% |
| Federal Heights | 3.00 | 34.3 | 13.1% | 40.8% | 6.0% | 1989 | $1,616 | 13.0% | 66.6% | 7.5% |
| North Washington | 1.74 | 50.5 | 11.1% | 44.0% | 27.1% | 1971 | $1,530 | 25.5% | 68.8% | 0.8% |
| Westminster | 2.48 | 38.2 | 9.6% | 37.3% | 5.8% | 1983 | $2,082 | 39.0% | 89.7% | 3.6% |
| Berkley | 2.50 | 33.8 | 10.3% | 36.8% | 6.8% | 1974 | $1,806 | 37.2% | 82.6% | 8.5% |
| Derby | 3.43 | 32.8 | 17.0% | 27.4% | 4.7% | 1962 | $1,670 | 15.3% | 63.9% | 4.9% |
| Thornton | 2.99 | 34.7 | 14.7% | 28.8% | 4.6% | 1990 | $2,050 | 28.7% | 83.5% | 4.7% |
| Northglenn | 2.72 | 36.1 | 10.0% | 40.3% | 4.3% | 1984 | $1,993 | 29.2% | 89.6% | 3.3% |
| Mountain View | 2.34 | 35.2 | 8.8% | 32.3% | 2.2% | 1938 | $2,083 | 61.1% | 94.6% | 1.4% |
| Arvada | 2.55 | 41.3 | 7.3% | 24.0% | 5.2% | 1983 | $2,215 | 51.6% | 95.3% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sherrelwood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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