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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Denver

Iowa · 1,627 residents · 1.7 sq mi
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Denver has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $94,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,627
+2%since 1990
from 1,600 in 1990
1990 – 2025
957 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 941 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
+10%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Denver
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,375
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,292 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,791
+54%since 1990
from $13,538 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$94,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$451
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $304 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
23.6% rent
2.1
+15%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,590)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.6%(9)
Diversity Score2%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,601)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(15)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score3.2%(52)
3
+59%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.9%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.6%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−36%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denver, Iowa?

Denver, Iowa has about 1,627 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Denver, Iowa?

The typical household in Denver, Iowa earns about $44,375 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 $94,300, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Denver, Iowa?

About 23.9% 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 2.4% 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 27 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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