Arapahoe County

Here are concise, current demographics for Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population

• Total: about 670,000 (2023 estimate)

Age

• Median age: ~37 years
• Under 18: ~23%
• 65 and over: ~14%

Gender

• Female: ~50.5%
• Male: ~49.5%

Race and ethnicity (percent of total population)

• White, non-Hispanic: ~55%
• Hispanic or Latino (any race): ~22%
• Black or African American: ~11%
• Asian: ~7%
• Two or more races: ~5%
• Other races (including American Indian/Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander): ~1–2%

Households and housing

• Households: ~265,000
• Average household size: ~2.5
• Family households: ~60–62%
• Households with children under 18: ~30–32%
• Owner-occupied: ~62–64%
• Renter-occupied: ~36–38%

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 Population Estimates Program (total population) and 2019–2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (age, sex, race/ethnicity, and household/housing). Figures rounded.

Arapahoe County, CO — email usage snapshot (estimates)

• Estimated email users: 480,000–520,000 residents. Basis: ~655k population; ~90–95% of adults use email; limited use among children.
• Age mix of email users:
  • 18–34: ~30–35% (near-universal usage)
  • 35–54: ~35–40% (near-universal)
  • 55–64: ~12–15% (≈90% use)
  • 65+: ~12–15% (≈80–90% use)
  • Teens 13–17: small single-digit share
• Gender split: Roughly even; slight female tilt reflecting county demographics (~50–51% female).
• Digital access trends:
  • Home broadband subscription ~90–94% of households; ~6–10% lack home internet (ACS-like metro benchmarks).
  • High smartphone adoption (~85–90% of adults); 12–18% are smartphone‑only internet users (Pew-like).
  • Email remains a daily habit for most online adults; mobile-first reading common.
• Local density/connectivity facts:
  • County density roughly 800+ people per sq. mile overall; population concentrated in the western urban corridor (Aurora, Centennial, Englewood, Littleton, Greenwood Village) with extensive cable/fiber and 5G coverage.
  • Eastern plains communities (Byers, Bennett, Deer Trail, Strasburg) show lower speeds and adoption; fixed wireless/satellite fill gaps. Notes: Figures synthesized from U.S. Census/ACS and national Pew adoption rates applied to local population.

Below is a concise, county-first view of mobile phone usage in Arapahoe County, Colorado, with estimates, demographic patterns, and infrastructure notes, highlighting how it differs from Colorado overall.

User estimates (order-of-magnitude, method noted below)

• Population and adult base: About 650,000 residents; roughly 500,000–520,000 adults.
• Smartphone users: 440,000–480,000 adult smartphone users (assuming ~88–92% adult smartphone adoption, slightly above statewide due to urban/suburban profile).
• Total mobile connections (SIMs): Approximately 620,000–780,000 active lines (phones, tablets, watches, hotspots, IoT), reflecting a dense urban/suburban market with multi-device ownership.
• Mobile-only internet households: Higher than the statewide average, concentrated in parts of Aurora and older multifamily corridors; still, dual-connectivity (mobile plus home broadband) is common in affluent suburbs.

Demographic patterns shaping usage (where Arapahoe differs from the state)

• More diverse than Colorado overall: Higher shares of Black and Asian residents and large immigrant communities (notably in Aurora). This correlates with:
  • Higher reliance on mobile as a primary internet connection for some households.
  • Above-average usage of messaging/calling apps for international communication and a somewhat higher propensity for prepaid/MVNO plans.
• Income bifurcation:
  • Affluent suburbs (Centennial, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village): High-end devices, fast upgrade cycles, strong 5G handset penetration, and multi-line family plans.
  • Lower-income pockets (north/northwest Aurora, older multifamily areas): Greater price sensitivity, more prepaid/MVNO adoption, and higher rates of mobile-only internet access compared with statewide averages.
• Age: Skews similar to state overall, but with large concentrations of working-age adults in the Denver Tech Center corridor, pushing heavy weekday daytime usage and enterprise mobility.

Digital infrastructure and coverage (county specifics)

• 5G deployment: Extensive mid-band 5G across the built-up corridor (Aurora–Centennial–Englewood–Greenwood Village), with dense small-cell infill along I-25, I-225, E-470, and major retail/office zones (Denver Tech Center, Park Meadows area). This is more complete and higher-capacity than many Colorado counties outside the Front Range.
• Carriers: All national MNOs have strong footprints; DISH’s 5G network also has presence in the Denver metro. MVNO competition is robust. Public safety FirstNet coverage is strong along major corridors.
• Backhaul/fiber: Stronger-than-average fiber availability supporting mobile sites, including:
  • Xfinity and Lumen/Quantum Fiber widely present in urban areas.
  • City of Centennial’s fiber backbone (open-access) and third-party providers like Ting Internet in Centennial improve backhaul options for small cells and enterprise connectivity.
• Enterprise/private networks: Above-average CBRS/private LTE/5G interest around the Denver Tech Center, hospitals, distribution centers near I-70/Aurora, and at Centennial Airport.
• Gaps: The far eastern plains portions of the county (Byers, Deer Trail, Bennett areas) remain relatively sparse with more variability in coverage and capacity than the metro core.

How Arapahoe trends differ from Colorado statewide

• Coverage and capacity: Better and denser 5G (especially mid-band) than the state average, with more small cells and DAS in offices/malls; rural Colorado counties lag on both coverage and capacity.
• Device and plan mix: Slightly faster 5G device uptake and more multi-device ownership than statewide; prepaid/MVNO share is also a bit higher than the state average due to demographic mix.
• Internet reliance patterns: A more pronounced split—very high performance and device penetration in affluent suburbs alongside higher mobile-only internet reliance in specific Aurora neighborhoods—whereas many non-Front-Range counties skew toward either traditional postpaid with weaker 5G or lower adoption overall.
• Daytime demand: Stronger weekday daytime traffic spikes tied to the Denver Tech Center and medical/education campuses; in many other Colorado counties, peaks are more residential/evening.

Method and assumptions (for transparency)

• Adult base derived from county population and typical adult share. Smartphone adoption informed by Pew Research national adoption levels, adjusted modestly upward for urban/suburban counties. Connection counts reflect common U.S. ratios of connections-to-population in dense metro areas. Demographic effects reference ACS patterns for Arapahoe vs. Colorado and widely observed correlations (income, education, race/ethnicity) with mobile reliance. Network and fiber notes reflect Front Range deployments reported by carriers, municipal fiber in Centennial, and Denver metro densification trends. Figures are directional ranges rather than precise counts.

Below is a concise, county‑specific snapshot using Arapahoe County’s size and demographics, with platform usage rates based on recent U.S. benchmarks (primarily Pew Research Center). Treat figures as estimates.

Quick size

• Population: ~655–660k; adults (18+): ~510–520k
• Estimated adult social media users: ~72% of adults ≈ 365k–380k

Most‑used platforms (share of adults; U.S. benchmarks applied locally)

• YouTube: ~80–83%
• Facebook: ~65–70%
• Instagram: ~45–50%
• TikTok: ~30–35%
• LinkedIn: ~28–32% (notably strong around the Denver Tech Center/Greenwood Village-Centennial workforce)
• Pinterest: ~30–33% (skews female; common for home, crafts, events)
• Snapchat: ~25–30% (heavy among teens/20s)
• X/Twitter: ~20–25%
• Reddit: ~15–20%
• Nextdoor: widely used for neighborhood updates; penetration varies by neighborhood and homeownership (strong in suburbs/HOAs), but no consistent, public % estimate

Age pattern highlights

• 13–17: Snapchat and TikTok dominate; Instagram close behind; YouTube nearly universal.
• 18–29: Very high overall social usage (~85–90%); top: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat; Facebook secondary.
• 30–49: High usage (~80–85%); Facebook and YouTube lead; Instagram strong; TikTok moderate and rising; LinkedIn meaningful (DTC employers).
• 50–64: Solid usage (~70–75%); Facebook and YouTube dominant; Pinterest/Nextdoor see more activity; Instagram moderate.
• 65+: Lower usage (~45–50%); Facebook and YouTube lead; Nextdoor for local issues; limited Instagram/TikTok.

Gender tendencies

• Women: Slightly higher use of Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Nextdoor; more activity in school/parent groups, local events, small business discovery.
• Men: Higher use of YouTube, Reddit, X/Twitter, and slightly higher LinkedIn; content skew to sports, tech, finance, local policy.

Behavioral trends in Arapahoe County

• Hyperlocal engagement: Facebook Groups and Nextdoor for HOAs, snow/road updates, public safety, school closures, lost/found pets. Posts from Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and city departments get strong reach during weather and incident alerts.
• Family/education focus: High interaction around Cherry Creek, Littleton, Aurora school communities; youth sports schedules, fundraisers, and volunteer calls perform well.
• Professional daytime activity: LinkedIn engagement spikes weekdays 9–4 pm, tied to the DTC corridor (tech, aerospace, healthcare, financial services).
• Short‑form video wins: Instagram Reels/TikTok perform best for restaurants, breweries, fitness, outdoor rec (e.g., Cherry Creek State Park), and local events; geotagged content boosts discovery.
• Bilingual/bicultural pockets: In parts of Aurora, bilingual (English/Spanish) posts and community resources drive higher shares and comments.
• Peak times: Morning (7–9 am), lunch (12–1 pm), and evening (7–10 pm) see consistent spikes; weekend mid‑mornings are strong for events, family activities, and dining.
• Civic content: Local ballot issues, transportation, and development updates draw above‑average comments/shares, especially in neighborhood groups.

Notes

• Percentages reflect U.S. adult usage rates applied to Arapahoe County’s adult population for local sizing.
• Sources: Pew Research Center social media use (2023–2024); U.S. Census Bureau/ACS for population and age mix.