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Westminster, CO

Founded 1859Adams CountyElev. 1,641 m
Population
115,546
Median home
$497,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
31
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Westminster

Westminster is home to roughly 115,546 residents. Westminster was founded in 1859 and sits in Adams County. The median age is 37.5 and the median household income is $96,145. Homes carry a median value of $497,400, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (65.7%). Around 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
115,546
Median age
37.5
Median household income
$96,145
Per-capita income
$51,982
Poverty rate
7%
High-school grad or higher
92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
44%
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg. commute
26.6 min
Work from home
18.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White65.7%
Hispanic or Latino23.7%
Black1.1%
Asian4.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.4%
Sales & office20.9%
Service15.1%
Production, transportation & material moving10.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$497,400
Median gross rent
$1,816/mo
Owner-occupied
63.7%
Median year built
1987
Households
47,995
Avg. household size
2.4

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Westminster has 31 public schools — 18 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 9 schools
Reading48%
Math41%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Colorado Preparatory Academy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Destinations Career Academy of ColoradoHighGrades 6–12
Hidden Lake High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Mountain Range High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Pikes Peak Online SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Standley Lake High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Westminster High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Mandalay Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Shaw Heights Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Wayne Carle Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Adams Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime11% below national
Westminster345
Colorado494
United States386
↑ 20% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime87% above national
Westminster3,657
Colorado2,981
United States1,952
↑ 12% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Westminster Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Westminster.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jefferson County
HailVery High
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Westminster is in Jefferson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Westminster was founded in 1859 and sits in Adams County. Elevation ~1,641 m.

Map of Westminster
Westminster, CO
Where Westminster is
DenverColorado SpringsAuroraFort CollinsLakewoodThorntonWestminster
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Westminster UniversityBowles HouseHarris Park SchoolGregory, William J., HouseUnion High School
Notable people from Westminster
Lars SullivanDerrick MartinEmily Wilson IITrevor AmannSean JarrettBrandon Bailey
People searches in Westminster
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Nearby cities
Federal Heights (3 mi)Broomfield (5 mi)Northglenn (5 mi)Arvada (6 mi)Superior (6 mi)Thornton (7 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Westminster, CO (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Westminster, Colorado.

Paul Angelo Flores, 54
Westminster · Adams County · 80030
AKA Angelo Flores, Paul Angelo Johnson
Miguel Pedro Lopez, 51
Westminster · Jefferson County · 80031
AKA Miguel Lopez
Luis Alfonso Torres-Fernandez, 53
Westminster · Adams County · 80260
Jeffrey George Jones, 69
Westminster · Jefferson County · 80036
AKA Big Jazz Jones, Jeffery Joe Jones
Charles Jesse Sanchez, 62
Westminster · Adams County · 80030
Joseph A Medina, 58
Westminster · Adams County · 80221
AKA Joseph A Martinez, Joseph Anthony Medina
Donald Lewis Mitchell, 74
Westminster · Adams County · 80030
AKA Luther Donald Mitchell, Don Mitchell
Donald Ivan Campbell, 40
Westminster · Adams County · 80030
AKA Campbell Miklo, Campbell Leche
Matthew Daniel Clark, 53
Westminster · Adams County · 80031
Mark Timothy Walker, 49
Westminster · Adams County · 80031
Anthony Phyllip Jr Romero, 60
Westminster · Rockingham County · 80031
AKA Phyllip R Romero, Anthony Phillip Jr Romero
David Robert Hillenburg, 69
Westminster · Adams County · 80030
David James Martinez, 53
Westminster · Adams County · 80030
David Steven Borrego, 55
Westminster · Jefferson County · 80031
AKA David Martine, David Steven Borrega
David Garcia, 62
Westminster · Adams County · 80031
AKA Dave Garcia, X Ringo
Johnnie Scott Harris, 61
Westminster · Adams County · 80031
AKA John Scott Harris, John Harrington

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Westminster — frequently asked

What is the population of Westminster, Colorado?
Westminster has a population of about 115,546, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Westminster?
The median home value in Westminster is $497,400, and the median gross rent is $1,816/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Westminster safe? What is the crime rate?
Westminster Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 345 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Westminster face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, lightning, winter weather.
How many schools are in Westminster?
Westminster has 31 public schools (18 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Westminster?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Westminster. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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