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Denver

North Carolina · 2,697 residents · 5.927 sq mi
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Denver has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,311. Population has fallen 17% since 2019, a loss of 564 residents. Median home value is $208,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
2,697
−17%since 2019
from 3,261 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
455 / sq mi
−17%since 2019
from 550 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
Unchangedsince 2019
from 41.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Denver
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,311
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,053
−3%since 2019
from $30,893 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 34.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $215,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $808 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 66.0% in 2019
29.7% rent
Afford Score
4.5
−4%since 2019
from 4.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(2,722)
Black4.9%(160)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(104)
Asian5.7%(185)
Other2.8%(90)
Diversity Score37%(1,206)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(2,319)
Black3.2%(87)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(156)
Asian1.1%(29)
Other2.5%(67)
Diversity Score29.2%(788)
Diversity Score
29
−21%since 2019
from 37 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 94.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+3%since 2019
from 34.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 64.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
Female
53.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denver, North Carolina?

Denver, North Carolina has about 2,697 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denver, North Carolina?

The typical household in Denver, North Carolina earns about $46,311 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denver, North Carolina expensive?

In Denver, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $208,000, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Denver, North Carolina?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Denver, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denver, North Carolina?

About 8.9% of people in Denver, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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