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Denver

Iowa · 1,954 residents (2025 est.) · 1.7 sq mi
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Denver is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,000. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,379
+46%since 2000
from 1,627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,399 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−13%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,954 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Denver
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,064
+78%since 2000
from $20,791 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−4%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,601)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(15)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(52)
Asian1.5%(35)
Other2.4%(56)
Diversity Score14.4%(343)
Diversity Score
14
+350%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 76.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denver, Iowa?

Denver, Iowa has about 2,379 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denver, Iowa?

The typical household in Denver, Iowa earns about $92,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denver, Iowa expensive?

In Denver, Iowa, the median home is worth about $229,200, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Denver, Iowa?

About 41.2% of adults age 25 and over in Denver, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denver, Iowa?

About 6.7% of people in Denver, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denver, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Denver, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 779 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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