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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Denver City

Texas · 3,985 residents · 2.609 sq mi
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Denver City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,418. Population has fallen 23% since 1990, a loss of 1,198 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,985
−23%since 1990
from 5,183 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,527 / sq mi
−23%since 1990
from 1,987 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+19%since 1990
from 28.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Denver City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,418
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,926 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,921
+43%since 1990
from $9,743 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,400
−44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$393
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $393 in 1990
US average: $602
76.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
23.5% rent
1.1
−32%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(3,735)
Black1.4%(74)
Hispanic / Latino35.6%(1,847)
Asian0.8%(40)
Diversity Score76.6%(3,969)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(2,021)
Black1.3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino47.2%(1,879)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score64.2%(2,560)
64
−16%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.9%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
+7%since 1990
from 11.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Denver City, Texas?

Denver City, Texas has about 3,985 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Denver City, Texas?

The typical household in Denver City, Texas earns about $29,418 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denver City, Texas expensive?

In Denver City, Texas, the median home is worth about $32,400, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Denver City, Texas?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Denver City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denver City, Texas?

About 19.2% of people in Denver City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denver City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Denver City, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,198 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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