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Capitol Hill

Colorado · Denver · 16,211 residents · 0.676 sq mi
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The short version

Capitol Hill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,328. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $427,956. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Capitol Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,211
Population density
23,981 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,328
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$72,337
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$427,956
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,547
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.0%
75.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(11,544)
Black4.5%(728)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(2,389)
Asian2.7%(443)
Other6.8%(1,107)
Diversity Score58%(9,397)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(11,544)
Black4.5%(728)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(2,389)
Asian2.7%(443)
Other6.8%(1,107)
Diversity Score58%(9,397)
Diversity Score
58
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
Female
43.6%
Foreign born
7.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
US average: 13.6%
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East Side
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Downtown
Pop 14,866
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Income$77,512−2%
Home value$823,605+92%
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Income$78,496−1%
Home value$455,626+6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado?

Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado has about 16,211 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado?

The typical household in Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado earns about $79,328 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $427,956, and the typical rent is about $1,547 a month.

How educated are people in Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado?

About 65.9% of adults age 25 and over in Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado?

About 9.5% of people in Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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