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Arapahoe County, CO market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Arapahoe County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 673,820
- +2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 257,232
- Median household income
- $101,087
- +30.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $561,200
- Jobs located here
- 352,398
- Highest market score
- 82
- Convenience stores, #130 of 2,261 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 673,820 people live in Arapahoe County, in 257,232 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Arapahoe County grew 2.8%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Arapahoe County is $101,087 a year, 25% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 30.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Arapahoe County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 149, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (96).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Arapahoe County are for convenience stores (82), child care centers and preschools (81) and grocery and convenience stores (81). Arapahoe County ranks #130 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
Arapahoe County is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial metro area. For its number of households, Arapahoe County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (3.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Arapahoe County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Arapahoe County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 82 | #130 of 2,261 | 158 | 6.1 | $10.7M | 136 | 45 |
| Child care and preschools | 81 | #68 of 1,611 | 136 | 5.3 | $1.6M | 163 | 128 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 81 | #159 of 2,402 | 350 | 13.6 | $4.8M | 143 | 136 |
| Grocery stores | 79 | #214 of 2,070 | 117 | 4.5 | $14.5M | 156 | 91 |
| Veterinarians | 76 | #151 of 1,485 | 97 | 3.8 | $3M | 112 | 65 |
| Pest control | 74 | #59 of 699 | 22 | 0.9 | $17.4M | 171 | 28 |
| Funeral homes | 73 | #170 of 1,472 | 23 | 0.9 | $1.3M | 197 | 6 |
| Laundromats | 72 | #137 of 785 | 28 | 1.1 | $19M | 152 | 15 |
| Gas stations | 72 | #336 of 2,358 | 209 | 8.1 | $3.3M | 139 | 139 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 71 | #39 of 325 | 8 | 0.3 | $47.1M | 192 | 23 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 70 | #72 of 479 | 17 | 0.7 | $16.5M | 120 | 16 |
| Pizza | 70 | #298 of 2,090 | 156 | 6.1 | $7.5M | 148 | 563 |
| Tire shops | 69 | #303 of 1,530 | 83 | 3.2 | $3.4M | 135 | 45 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 68 | #239 of 1,302 | 107 | 4.2 | $3.5M | 112 | 45 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 68 | #283 of 1,493 | 122 | 4.7 | $3.1M | 107 | 231 |
| Pet businesses | 68 | #345 of 2,200 | 284 | 11.0 | $1M | 119 | 180 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 66 | #493 of 2,087 | 283 | 11.0 | $1.9M | 148 | 153 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 65 | #344 of 1,461 | 96 | 3.7 | $3.1M | 121 | 81 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 65 | #385 of 1,889 | 194 | 7.5 | $6.1M | 146 | 204 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 64 | #573 of 2,222 | 317 | 12.3 | $3.7M | 122 | 563 |
| Gyms | 62 | #451 of 1,792 | 248 | 9.6 | $1.5M | 112 | 115 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 62 | #671 of 2,405 | 2,493 | 96.9 | $472K | 127 | 1,278 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 61 | #670 of 2,210 | 417 | 16.2 | $1.3M | 145 | 210 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 61 | #712 of 2,405 | 1,476 | 57.4 | $796K | 120 | 514 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 59 | #216 of 777 | 72 | 2.8 | $5M | 124 | 115 |
| Electricians | 59 | #379 of 1,160 | 73 | 2.8 | $11.4M | 95 | 220 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 58 | #560 of 1,771 | 220 | 8.6 | $1.7M | 104 | 465 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #581 of 1,707 | 192 | 7.5 | $4.3M | 91 | 251 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 58 | #682 of 2,088 | 494 | 19.2 | $732K | 111 | 231 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 57 | #467 of 1,334 | 174 | 6.8 | $2.1M | 103 | 116 |
| Barbershops | 57 | #524 of 1,356 | 140 | 5.4 | $2.1M | 112 | 23 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 57 | #731 of 2,063 | 283 | 11.0 | $4.2M | 112 | 190 |
| Pet stores | 56 | #384 of 974 | 67 | 2.6 | $4.4M | 98 | 34 |
| Car washes and detailing | 56 | #569 of 1,451 | 111 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 100 | 55 |
| Hair salons | 56 | #877 of 2,339 | 615 | 23.9 | $482K | 112 | 221 |
| Home inspectors | 54 | #169 of 415 | 24 | 0.9 | Index only | 82 | 24 |
| Auto repair shops | 54 | #1,017 of 2,378 | 631 | 24.5 | $445K | 100 | 307 |
| Auto repair and car care | 54 | #1,038 of 2,401 | 1,018 | 39.6 | $276K | 103 | 438 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 50 | #843 of 1,656 | 228 | 8.9 | $1.7M | 93 | 490 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 49 | #681 of 1,327 | 103 | 4.0 | $2.7M | 88 | 93 |
| Physical therapy | 49 | #743 of 1,422 | 178 | 6.9 | $2.1M | 88 | 138 |
| Nail salons | 47 | #782 of 1,328 | 177 | 6.9 | $1.7M | 100 | 128 |
| Home repair trades | 45 | #1,293 of 2,057 | 451 | 17.5 | $1.8M | 76 | 573 |
| Dry cleaners | 43 | #323 of 507 | 36 | 1.4 | $14.8M | 94 | 42 |
| House cleaning | 43 | #547 of 847 | 76 | 3.0 | $5M | 79 | 206 |
| Property management | 43 | #580 of 910 | 116 | 4.5 | Index only | 80 | 280 |
| Chiropractors | 43 | #936 of 1,490 | 226 | 8.8 | $1.7M | 70 | 138 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 41 | #1,687 of 2,385 | 1,462 | 56.8 | $203K | 95 | 479 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 37 | #1,824 of 2,394 | 3,057 | 118.8 | $123K | 81 | 1,254 |
| Spas and skin care | 36 | #1,399 of 1,769 | 497 | 19.3 | $597K | 68 | 100 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 36 | #1,469 of 1,886 | 463 | 18.0 | $814K | 83 | 420 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 36 | #1,824 of 2,176 | 1,238 | 48.1 | Index only | 76 | 746 |
| Roofing and gutters | 35 | #914 of 1,177 | 186 | 7.2 | $4.5M | 53 | 102 |
| Real estate | 34 | #1,943 of 2,229 | 1,759 | 68.4 | Index only | 68 | 1,345 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 29 | #801 of 887 | 381 | 14.8 | Index only | 35 | 178 |
| Insurance agencies | 22 | #2,047 of 2,272 | 739 | 28.7 | $655K | 52 | 493 |
Household spending in Arapahoe County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $280.7M | $1,091 | 114 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $690.5M | $2,684 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $1.2B | $4,570 | 112 |
| Groceries | $1.7B | $6,595 | 104 |
| Personal care products and services | $296.6M | $1,153 | 115 |
| Child care and other personal services | $222M | $863 | 149 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $361.4M | $1,405 | 143 |
| Medical and dental services | $376.7M | $1,464 | 114 |
| Pets | $295.8M | $1,150 | 126 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $532.5M | $2,070 | 101 |
| Vehicle insurance | $484.4M | $1,883 | 96 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $832.6M | $3,237 | 107 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $383.5M | $1,491 | 105 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $5.1B | $19,998 | 120 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Arapahoe County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 673,820+2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 257,232
- Median age
- 38.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 798 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 827
- Median household income
- $101,087+30.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $136,289
- Median home value
- $561,200
- Jobs located here
- 352,398
- Daytime population
- 677,507Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Arapahoe County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Arapahoe County at 673,820 people in 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 257,232 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 30.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Arapahoe County, CO spend?
Households in Arapahoe County spend about $5.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.7B on groceries and $1.2B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Arapahoe County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 149, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (96).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Arapahoe County, CO?
Of the business types scored in Arapahoe County, convenience stores (82), child care centers and preschools (81) and grocery and convenience stores (81) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #130 of 2,261 scored counties.
How does Arapahoe County, CO compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Arapahoe County is $101,087, 25% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $561,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (3.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (57% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Arapahoe County, each ranked against other counties.
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