Federal Heights, Colorado

The City of Federal Heights is a home rule city located in western Adams County, Colorado, United States. It had a population of 14,382 people at the 2020 United States census, which was a big jump of +25.42% compared to the 2010 United States census.

Federal Heights is part of the larger area known as the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and sits within the Front Range Urban Corridor. This means it is close to many other cities and towns, making it a convenient place to live.

The city is led by a mayor, and the current mayor is Linda S. Montoya. She was elected for a second four-year term in 2023, showing that the people of Federal Heights trust her to help guide the city.

History

The Town of Federal Heights became an official city on May 19, 1940. It was named for its place along Federal Boulevard.

Geography

Federal Heights is found in western Adams County, Colorado. It sits at coordinates 39°51′05″N 104°59′55″W / 39.8514°N 104.9986°W / 39.8514; -104.9986 (Federal Heights, Colorado) and has an elevation of 5,302 feet above sea level.

According to the 2020 United States census, Federal Heights covers a total area of 1,138 acres, which is about 4.604 km². Of this area, 1.2 acres, or 0.005 km², is water.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Federal Heights had a population of 14,382. The median age was 32.3 years. About 27.3% of residents were children under the age of 18, and 10.7% were adults aged 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males.

All residents lived in urban areas. There were 5,254 households, with 37.5% having children under 18. Most households were either led by married couples, a male householder without a spouse, or a female householder without a spouse. About 26.8% of households had only one person, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 or older.

There were 5,574 housing units, with a small percentage being vacant. The rate of homes for sale or rent was low.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 12,065 people in Federal Heights. The population density was 6,721 people per square mile. The racial makeup included many White, African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents, with some from other races and multiple races. About 22.62% identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Of the 5,125 households, 28.7% had children under 18. About 39.7% were married couples living together, while 13.8% had a female householder without a husband. Many households were made up of one person, especially among older adults. The average household size was 2.35, and the average family size was 2.97.

The median household income was $33,750, and the median family income was $38,468. Males earned more on average than females. About 9.2% of families and 11.2% of the population lived below the poverty line, with a higher percentage among children under 18.

Attractions

Federal Heights has a big family water park called Water World. It’s a fun place for families to enjoy and cool off.