Denver Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Denver?
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There are 706,799 residents in Denver, with a median age of 34.8. Of this, 50.33% are males and 49.67% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.18% of the resident pool in Denver, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.98%. Additionally, 7.84% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 560,595 people in Denver currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 560,595 people in Denver currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 706,799 | -1.3% |
| Male Population | 355,765 | -0.8% |
| Female Population | 351,034 | -1.7% |
Male population 50.33%
Female population 49.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.8 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 595,006 | -1.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 56,402 | 2.5% |
| Not Citizen | 55,391 | -2.0% |
Citizen US Born 84.18%
Citizen not US Born 7.98%
Not Citizen 7.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 4,978 | 2.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 58,033 | -0.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 38,478 | -6.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 37,151 | 3.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 560,595 | -1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.71%
Moved from Same County 8.3%
Moved from Same State 5.5%
Moved from Different State 5.31%
Same House as Last Year 80.17%
What are the employment statistics in Denver?
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White-collar workers make up 85.11% of the working population in Denver, while blue-collar employees account for 14.89%. There are also 42,968 entrepreneurs in Denver (10.47% of the workforce); 280,087 workers employed in private companies (68.25%); and 46,320 people working in governmental institutions (11.29%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 349,309 | 1.0% |
| Blue Collar | 61,092 | -2.3% |
White Collar 85.11%
Blue Collar 14.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 42,968 | 1.0% |
| Private Companies | 280,087 | 0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 46,320 | 1.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 41,026 | 1.7% |
Self Employees 10.47%
Private Companies 68.25%
Governmental Workers 11.29%
Not for Profit Companies 10%
How many households are there in Denver?
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There are a total of 313,926 households in Denver, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 47.34% of these Denver households, while non-family units account for the remaining 52.66%. Additionally, 23.57% of households have children and 76.43% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 313,926 | 9.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -9.4% |
| Family Households | 148,599 | 7.4% |
| Non-family Households | 165,327 | 10.7% |
Family Households 47.34%
Non-family Households 52.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 73,982 | 6.0% |
| Households without Children | 239,944 | 10.1% |
Households with Children 23.57%
Households without Children 76.43%
What are the median and average incomes in Denver?
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The average annual household income in Denver is $111,981, while the median household income sits at $78,177 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $88,186, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $84,698. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,991 and $51,812, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $111,981 | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income | $78,177 | 7.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 79,446 | -3.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 608,097 | -0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Denver?
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There are 335,131 housing units in Denver, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1971. Of the 313,926 occupied housing units in Denver, 49.57% are owner-occupied, while 50.43% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 74.79% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $463,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,575 per month in Denver.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 74.79% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $463,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,575 per month in Denver.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 335,131 | 9.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1971 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 60,841 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 19,482 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 47,723 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 35,454 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 42,522 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 25,444 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22,510 | 10.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 37,160 | 9.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 42,844 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,151 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 313,926 | 9.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 155,618 | 7.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 158,308 | 11.0% |
Owner Occupied 49.57%
Renter Occupied 50.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 116,380 | 8.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 39,238 | 3.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $463,700 | 7.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $443,000 | 7.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,575 | 7.4% |
With Mortgage 74.79%
Without Mortgage 25.21%
What is the level of education in Denver?
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Approximately 22.75% of the population in Denver holds a high school degree (that's 129,832 residents), while 17.82% have attained a college certificate (110,652 locals) and 30.88% have a bachelor's degree (176,236 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 26,386 | -9.4% |
| Some High School | 129,832 | -7.2% |
| Some College | 110,652 | -1.7% |
| Associate Degree | 30,317 | -1.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 176,236 | 2.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 106,307 | 5.0% |
No High School 4.62%
Some High School 22.75%
Some College 17.82%
Associate Degree 5.31%
Bachelor's Degree 30.88%
Graduate Degree 18.62%
What is the marital status of Denver residents?
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A total of 256,647 people in Denver have never been married (which represents 43.4% of the total population), while 243,901 of them are wedded (41.25%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 9,489 (1.6%) and 70,058 (11.85%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 256,647 | -3.3% |
| Married | 243,901 | 3.1% |
| Separated | 9,489 | -11.7% |
| Widowed | 20,702 | -11.1% |
| Divorced | 70,058 | -2.6% |
Never Married 43.4%
Married 41.25%
Separated 1.6%
Widowed 3.5%
Divorced 11.85%
What are the most common means of transportation in Denver?
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The top three means of transportation people in Denver use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 280,340 residents commute by car, 17,863 prefer going to work by walking and 14,244 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 280,340 | -4.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 14,244 | -13.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 1,622 | N/A |
| Railroad | 3,879 | 17.1% |
| Bicycle | 7,963 | -3.6% |
| Motorcycle | 600 | 7.7% |
| TaxiCab | 1,200 | -17.2% |
| Walk | 17,863 | -5.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Denver by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 80202 | 16,952 | 10,497 | $97,230.00 | $154,624.00 |
| 80203 | 20,972 | 15,040 | $61,481.00 | $77,864.00 |
| 80204 | 33,853 | 15,339 | $67,255.00 | $101,936.00 |
| 80205 | 33,805 | 15,924 | $79,436.00 | $100,245.00 |
| 80206 | 25,046 | 13,925 | $90,263.00 | $139,781.00 |
| 80207 | 22,776 | 8,887 | $92,042.00 | $129,606.00 |
| 80209 | 24,073 | 13,534 | $97,256.00 | $148,336.00 |
| 80210 | 38,059 | 16,401 | $108,508.00 | $154,270.00 |
| 80211 | 36,330 | 18,061 | $97,658.00 | $129,051.00 |
| 80212 | 19,778 | 9,767 | $100,373.00 | $130,144.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 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.
