With 4,389 people, Central Business District is a neighborhood in Denver. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 27% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 10,183 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $554,803. Median household income runs $119,168, well clear of the $82,259 US median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Central Business District; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,389
Population density
10,183 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.43 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$119,168
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$138,737
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$554,803
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,029
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.8%
73.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.35 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(3,058)
Black10.1%(443)
Hispanic / Latino10%(437)
Asian1.9%(84)
Other8.4%(367)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(3,058)
Black10.1%(443)
Hispanic / Latino10%(437)
Asian1.9%(84)
Other8.4%(367)
Diversity Score
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Central Business District, Denver, Colorado?
Central Business District, Denver, Colorado has about 4,389 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Central Business District, Denver, Colorado?
The typical household in Central Business District, Denver, Colorado earns about $119,168 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Central Business District, Denver, Colorado expensive?
In Central Business District, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $554,803, and the typical rent is about $2,029 a month.
How educated are people in Central Business District, Denver, Colorado?
About 68.9% of adults age 25 and over in Central Business District, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Central Business District, Denver, Colorado?
About 14.6% of people in Central Business District, Denver, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.
