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Denver City

Texas · 4,470 residents · 2.609 sq mi
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Denver City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,231. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $157,800. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 224%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,470
+12%since 2000
from 3,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,713 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,527 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+1%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Denver City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,231
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,418 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,780
+78%since 2000
from $13,921 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing22.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,800
+224%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+104%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(2,021)
Black1.3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino47.2%(1,879)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(2,560)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(1,156)
Black1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino70.4%(3,145)
Asian1%(44)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.2%(2,331)
Diversity Score
52
−19%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.7%
−53.1 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denver City, Texas?

Denver City, Texas has about 4,470 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Denver City, Texas earns about $70,231 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 $157,800, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Denver City, Texas?

About 9.1% 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 8.6% 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 713 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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