METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Denver Metro

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 10 counties · 2,157,756 residents · 8,344.629 sq mi

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Denver is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,268. Population has grown 31% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $171,527.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 34.2

US median: 35.2

More educated

34% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 51%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,157,756

+31%since 1990

from 1,650,489 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

260 / sq mi

+31%since 1990

from 199 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

34.2

+4%since 1990

from 33.0 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

20243.0M

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$52,268

+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $33,685 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$26,195

+59%since 1990

from $16,514 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.0%

−1.7 ptssince 1990

from 9.7% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$171,527

+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $86,204 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$735

+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $445 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

67.6%

+4.9 ptssince 1990

from 62.6% in 1990

32.4% rent

Afford Score

3.3

+28%since 1990

from 2.6 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,418,366)

Black5.8%(95,153)

Hispanic / Latino12.7%(209,041)

Asian2.2%(36,846)

Diversity Score50%(824,537)

2000

White, non-Hispanic70.9%(1,529,421)

Black5.2%(112,529)

Hispanic / Latino18.5%(399,193)

Asian2.9%(61,993)

Diversity Score53.9%(1,163,589)

Diversity Score

+8%since 1990

from 50 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

34.0%

+5.3 ptssince 1990

from 28.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

86.5%

+0.9 ptssince 1990

from 85.6% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

11.1%

+1.9 ptssince 1990

from 9.2% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.0 min

−21%since 1990

from 22.8 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

DenverCENTRAL740,613 AuroraCENTRAL410,053 CentennialCENTRAL108,658 BroomfieldCENTRAL79,174 Commerce CityCENTRAL72,345

What's inside

10 component counties

Denver CountyCENTRAL740,613 Arapahoe CountyCENTRAL673,820 Jefferson CountyCENTRAL580,451 Adams CountyCENTRAL554,668 Douglas CountyCENTRAL399,396 Broomfield CountyCENTRAL79,174 Elbert County30,534 Park County18,314 Clear Creek County8,994 Gilpin County6,073

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO?

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO has about 2,157,756 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO?

The typical household in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO earns about $52,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO expensive?

In Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, the median home is worth about $171,527, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO?

About 8.0% of people in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO grown since 1990?

Yes, Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 507,267 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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