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Denver

Iowa · 1,780 residents · 1.7 sq mi
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Denver is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $136,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,780
+9%since 2000
from 1,627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,047 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
−4%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Denver
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,469
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,382
+27%since 2000
from $20,791 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,755)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.4%(25)
Diversity Score5.8%(103)
Diversity Score
6
+81%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denver, Iowa?

Denver, Iowa has about 1,780 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denver, Iowa?

The typical household in Denver, Iowa earns about $60,469 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 $136,300, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Denver, Iowa?

About 23.7% 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 7.8% 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 180 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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