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Denver

Iowa · 1,919 residents · 1.7 sq mi
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Denver is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,571. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,919
+18%since 2000
from 1,627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,129 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
−4%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Denver
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,571
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,174
+93%since 2000
from $20,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,838)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(25)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1%(19)
Diversity Score6.4%(124)
Diversity Score
6
+101%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denver, Iowa?

Denver, Iowa has about 1,919 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denver, Iowa?

The typical household in Denver, Iowa earns about $78,571 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 $172,800, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Denver, Iowa?

About 39.4% 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 3.2% 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 319 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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