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Denver County

Colorado · 715,522 residents · 153.074 sq mi
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Denver County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,661. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $427,600. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
715,522
+29%since 2000
from 554,636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,674 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 3,623 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+3%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
442K518K593K669K744K1990201020202024Denver County
2024719K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,661
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,636
+89%since 2000
from $24,101 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$427,600
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,397
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
53.3% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+45%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(287,997)
Black10.8%(59,921)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(175,704)
Asian2.7%(15,137)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.3%(412,324)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(388,764)
Black8.5%(61,098)
Hispanic / Latino27.9%(199,460)
Asian3.8%(27,198)
Other3.9%(28,054)
Diversity Score75.6%(540,945)
Segregation Score46%(329,132)
Diversity Score
76
+2%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.6%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denver County, Colorado?

Denver County, Colorado has about 715,522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denver County, Colorado?

The typical household in Denver County, Colorado earns about $72,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denver County, Colorado expensive?

In Denver County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $427,600, and the typical rent is about $1,397 a month.

How educated are people in Denver County, Colorado?

About 50.3% of adults age 25 and over in Denver County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denver County, Colorado?

About 11.9% of people in Denver County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denver County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Denver County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 247,912 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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