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Denver

Indiana · 478 residents · 0.24 sq mi
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Denver has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
478
−12%since 2000
from 541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,992 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+31%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4194705225736241990201020202024Denver
2024553
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,619
+49%since 2000
from $15,224 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
12.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(533)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3%(14)
Diversity Score11.9%(57)
Diversity Score
12
+1177%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+214%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denver, Indiana?

Denver, Indiana has about 478 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denver, Indiana?

The typical household in Denver, Indiana earns about $55,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denver, Indiana expensive?

In Denver, Indiana, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Denver, Indiana?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Denver, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denver, Indiana?

About 12.4% of people in Denver, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denver, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Denver, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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