Why move to Arapahoe County Colorado?

Arapahoe County, Colorado’s first county, is a great place to live!

In the various cities like Aurora, Parker, Highlands Ranch and Littleton, people come to live and enjoy the outstanding cultural attractions, shopping, sports, dining and nightlife.

Arapahoe County Cities include:

Aurora
Centennial
Cherry Hills Village
Englewood
Greenwood Village
Littleton

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As of the census of 2000, there are 487,967 people, 190,909 households, and 125,809 families residing in the county. The population density is 235/km² (608/mi²). There are 196,835 housing units at an average density of 95/km² (245/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 79.93% White, 7.67% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 3.95% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 4.51% from other races, and 3.16% from two or more races. 11.81% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 190,909 households out of which 34.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.20% are married couples living together, 10.60% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% are non-families. 27.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.53 and the average family size is 3.11.

In the county the population is spread out with 26.70% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 33.10% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 8.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 97.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $53,570, and the median income for a family is $63,875. Males have a median income of $41,601 versus $31,612 for females. The per capita income for the county is $28,147. 5.80% of the population and 4.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.00% of those under the age of 18 and 5.10% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Aurora residents enjoy boating, sailing, fishing, swimming, bicycling and picnicking at any of the three public reservoirs.  There are also 80 public parks and seven public golf courses throughout the city of Aurora.  Residents can also participate in more than 8,000 recreation programs offered throughout the year by the Library and Recreation Services Department.  Aurora is also home to over 80 ethnic restaurants and markets for those who want to experience other culinary cultures.