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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Denver Metro

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 10 counties · 2,963,821 residents · 8,344.629 sq mi
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Denver is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,459. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $411,775.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,963,821
+37%since 2000
from 2,157,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
355 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+8%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.5M1.9M2.3M2.7M3.1M1990201020202024Denver
20243.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,459
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,268 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,449
+66%since 2000
from $26,195 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,775
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,527 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,464
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $735 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+49%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(1,529,421)
Black5.2%(112,529)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(399,193)
Asian2.9%(61,993)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.9%(1,163,589)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(1,814,213)
Black5.3%(157,965)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(691,711)
Asian4.5%(134,683)
Other3.7%(108,382)
Diversity Score68.4%(2,027,981)
Segregation Score40.9%(1,211,892)
Diversity Score
68
+27%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

DenverCENTRAL740,613AuroraCENTRAL410,053CentennialCENTRAL108,658BroomfieldCENTRAL79,174Commerce CityCENTRAL72,345
What's inside

10 component counties

Denver CountyCENTRAL740,613Arapahoe CountyCENTRAL673,820Jefferson CountyCENTRAL580,451Adams CountyCENTRAL554,668Douglas CountyCENTRAL399,396Broomfield CountyCENTRAL79,174Elbert County30,534Park County18,314Clear Creek County8,994Gilpin County6,073
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Pop 3,282,248
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Pop 2,857,781
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Pop 2,620,945
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Pop 3,790,295
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Frequently asked

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

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO has about 2,963,821 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO earns about $84,459 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 $411,775, and the typical rent is about $1,464 a month.

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

About 44.5% 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 8.3% 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 1,313,332 residents, a change of about 80 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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