Denver County, CO Demographics
What is the population of Denver County?
There are 844,103 residents in Denver County, with a median age of 35.5. Of this, 50.26% are males and 49.74% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.56% of the resident pool in Denver County, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.08%. Additionally, 7.37% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 671,889 people in Denver County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 844,103 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 424,255 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 419,848 | -0.3% |
Male Population 50.26%
Female Population 49.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.5 | 0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 713,732 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 68,193 | 0.8% |
| Not Citizen | 62,178 | -3.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 84.56%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.08%
Not Citizen 7.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 5,599 | -2.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 67,245 | 2.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 48,363 | 1.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 42,061 | 1.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 671,889 | -0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.67%
Moved from Same County 8.05%
Moved from Same State 5.79%
Moved from Different State 5.04%
Same House as Last Year 80.45%
What are the employment statistics in Denver County?
White-collar workers make up 84.82% of the working population in Denver County, while blue-collar employees account for 15.18%. There are also 49,262 entrepreneurs in Denver County (10.02% of the workforce); 337,466 workers employed in private companies (68.67%); and 57,326 people working in governmental institutions (11.66%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 416,857 | 1.8% |
| Blue Collar | 74,606 | -1.3% |
White Collar 84.82%
Blue Collar 15.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 49,262 | -3.5% |
| Private Companies | 337,466 | 1.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 57,326 | 3.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 47,409 | 1.6% |
Self Employees 10.02%
Private Companies 68.67%
Governmental Workers 11.66%
Not for Profit Companies 9.65%
How many households are there in Denver County?
There are a total of 378,334 households in Denver County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 48.33% of these Denver County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 51.67%. Additionally, 23.45% of households have children and 76.55% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 378,334 | 2.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 182,861 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 195,473 | 4.1% |
Family Households 48.33%
Non-Family Households 51.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 88,733 | -0.1% |
| Households without Children | 289,601 | 3.4% |
Households with Children 23.45%
Households without Children 76.55%
What are the median and average incomes in Denver County?
The average annual household income in Denver County is $120,622, while the median household income sits at $84,354 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $95,820, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $92,805. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $50,291 and $59,402, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $120,622 | 8.6% |
| Median Household Income | $84,354 | 10.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 730,953 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Denver County?
There are 403,587 housing units in Denver County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1971. Of the 378,334 occupied housing units in Denver County, 50.83% are owner-occupied, while 49.17% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.86% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $529,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,704 per month in Denver County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 403,587 | 2.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1971 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 62,096 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 19,609 | -3.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 51,922 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 41,699 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 55,200 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 38,786 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 32,262 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 43,435 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 54,373 | 17.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 4,205 | 228.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 378,334 | 2.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 192,290 | 2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $186,044 | 2.7% |
Owner Occupied 50.83%
Renter Occupied 49.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 142,018 | 2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 50,272 | 3.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $529,600 | 14.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $526,650 | 13.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,704 | 9.9% |
With Mortgage 73.86%
Without Mortgage 26.14%
What is the level of education in Denver County?
Approximately 22.78% of the population in Denver County holds a high school degree (that's 159,245 residents), while 19.31% have attained a college certificate (134,991 locals) and 30.54% have a bachelor's degree (213,477 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 28,406 | -7.2% |
| Some High School | 159,245 | -0.7% |
| Some College | 134,991 | -1.7% |
| Associate Degree | 37,719 | -1.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 213,477 | 4.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 125,135 | 3.7% |
No High School 4.06%
Some High School 22.78%
Some College 19.31%
Associate Degree 5.4%
Bachelor's Degree 30.54%
Graduate Degree 17.9%
What is the marital status of Denver County residents?
A total of 303,180 people in Denver County have never been married (which represents 42.05% of the total population), while 299,372 of them are wedded (41.52%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 10,496 (1.46%) and 82,964 (11.51%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 303,180 | 2.4% |
| Married | 299,372 | 0.4% |
| Separated | 10,496 | -8.0% |
| Widowed | 25,014 | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 82,964 | 82,964.0% |
Never Married 42.05%
Married 41.52%
Separated 1.46%
Widowed 3.47%
Divorced 11.51%
What are the most common means of transportation in Denver County?
The top three means of transportation people in Denver County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 332,407 residents commute by car, 18,383 prefer going to work by walking and 13,437 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 332,407 | -2.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 13,437 | -13.3% |
| Railroad | 1,244 | -67.6% |
| Ferryboat | 27 | 3.9% |
| Bicycle | 8,120 | -3.2% |
| Motorcycle | 649 | -8.7% |
| TaxiCab | 1,341 | -8.0% |
| Walk | 18,383 | -3.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Denver County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80123 | 45,388 | 19,084 | $102,722.00 | $135,901.00 |
| 80202 | 18,180 | 11,449 | $104,424.00 | $153,773.00 |
| 80203 | 21,650 | 15,327 | $71,584.00 | $89,245.00 |
| 80204 | 34,534 | 16,249 | $74,993.00 | $116,029.00 |
| 80205 | 34,289 | 16,818 | $94,460.00 | $113,446.00 |
| 80206 | 24,903 | 14,038 | $101,069.00 | $151,873.00 |
| 80207 | 22,313 | 8,944 | $104,000.00 | $144,233.00 |
| 80209 | 25,180 | 14,099 | $106,880.00 | $166,394.00 |
| 80210 | 37,792 | 16,803 | $113,438.00 | $168,692.00 |
| 80211 | 36,187 | 18,950 | $110,194.00 | $143,444.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.