Federal Heights, Colorado

Federal Heights, Colorado
home rule city[1]
City of Federal Heights
Federal Heights Municipal Complex.
Federal Heights Municipal Complex.
Flag of Federal Heights, Colorado
Flag
Motto: 
"Rising to Great Heights"
Location of the City of Federal Heights in Adams County, Colorado.
Location of the City of Federal Heights in Adams County, Colorado.
Federal Heights is located in the United States
Federal Heights
Federal Heights
Location of the City of Federal Heights, Colorado.
Federal Heights is located in Colorado
Federal Heights
Federal Heights
Federal Heights (Colorado)
Coordinates: 39°51′05″N 104°59′55″W / 39.8514°N 104.9986°W / 39.8514; -104.9986 (Federal Heights, Colorado)[2]
CountryUnited States
StateColorado
CountyAdams[3]
IncorporatedJune 6, 1940[5]
Government
 • Typehome rule city[1]
 • MayorLinda S. Montoya[4]
 • Mayor Pro TemDoris Peterson
Area
[6]
 • Total
1.778 sq mi (4.604 km2)
 • Land1.776 sq mi (4.599 km2)
 • Water0.0019 sq mi (0.005 km2)
Elevation
[2]
5,302 ft (1,616 m)
Population
 (2020)[6]
 • Total
14,382
 • Density8,099/sq mi (3,127/km2)
 • Metro
2,963,821 (19th)
 • CSA
3,623,560 (17th)
 • Front Range
5,055,344
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
ZIP codes[7]
80221, 80234, 80260
Area codes303/720/983
GNIS place ID169445
GNIS town ID2410493
FIPS code08-26270
Websitewww.fedheights.org

The City of Federal Heights is a home rule city located in western Adams County, Colorado, United States.[1] The city population was 14,382 at the 2020 United States census, a +25.42% increase since the 2010 United States census.[6] Federal Heights is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor. The current mayor is Linda S. Montoya, who was elected to a second four-year term in 2023.

History

The Town of Federal Heights was incorporated on May 19, 1940.[1] The community was named for its location on Federal Boulevard.[8]

Geography

Federal Heights is located in western Adams County at coordinates 39°51′05″N 104°59′55″W / 39.8514°N 104.9986°W / 39.8514; -104.9986 (Federal Heights, Colorado) and elevation 5,302 feet (1,616 m).[2]

At the 2020 United States census, the town had a total area of 1,138 acres (4.604 km2) including 1.2 acres (0.005 km2) of water.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1950173—
1960391126.0%
19701,502284.1%
19807,838421.8%
19909,34219.2%
200012,06529.1%
201011,467−5.0%
202014,38225.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Federal Heights had a population of 14,382. The median age was 32.3 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 10.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 103.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 100.3 males age 18 and over.[9][10]

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[11]

There were 5,254 households in Federal Heights, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 35.7% were married-couple households, 25.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]

There were 5,574 housing units, of which 5.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.5%.[9]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[10]
Race Number Percent
White 5,990 41.6%
Black or African American 199 1.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 264 1.8%
Asian 533 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 14 0.1%
Some other race 4,129 28.7%
Two or more races 3,253 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 8,874 61.7%

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 12,065 people, 5,125 households, and 3,023 families living in the city. The population density was 6,721.0 inhabitants per square mile (2,595.0/km2). There were 5,311 housing units at an average density of 2,958.6 units per square mile (1,142.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.03% White, 1.46% African American, 1.38% Native American, 6.09% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 7.80% from other races, and 3.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.62%.[12]

Of the 5,125 households, 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% were non-families. 31.4% of households were one person and 9.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.97.

The age distribution was 24.9% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median household income was $33,750 and the median family income was $38,468. Males had a median income of $31,054 versus $25,195 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,801. About 9.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions

Federal Heights is the home of a major family water park named Water World.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Active Colorado Municipalities". Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Federal Heights, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  3. ^ "Colorado Counties". Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  4. ^ "Elected Officials".
  5. ^ "Federal Heights observes 75 years". Colorado Community Media. June 2, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c d "Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data". United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. August 12, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  7. ^ "ZIP Code Lookup". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  8. ^ "Profile for Federal Heights, Colorado, CO". ePodunk. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
  9. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
  10. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
  11. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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