NEIGHBORHOOD
Cheesman Park
Colorado · Denver · 8,951 residents · 0.53 sq mi
The short version
Cheesman Park is a neighborhood of 8,951 people in Denver. This is an unusually credentialed place: 75% of adults have a four-year degree. 31% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 16,985 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 5%. The typical home is worth $512,712. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Cheesman Park; 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 36.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,951
Population density
16,985 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.53 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,150
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$75,379
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.3%
Information7.3%
Retail trade6.5%
Public administration5.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Education & health services0.6%
Construction0.5%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$512,712
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,636
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.4%
68.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.51 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
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-Hispanic83.8%(7,499)
Black2.3%(207)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(666)
Asian1.3%(112)
Other5.2%(467)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(7,499)
Black2.3%(207)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(666)
Asian1.3%(112)
Other5.2%(467)
Diversity Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
75.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
5.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Cheesman Park, Denver, Colorado?
Cheesman Park, Denver, Colorado has about 8,951 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Cheesman Park, Denver, Colorado?
The typical household in Cheesman Park, Denver, Colorado earns about $85,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Cheesman Park, Denver, Colorado expensive?
In Cheesman Park, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $512,712, and the typical rent is about $1,636 a month.
How educated are people in Cheesman Park, Denver, Colorado?
About 75.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cheesman Park, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Cheesman Park, Denver, Colorado?
About 6.5% of people in Cheesman Park, Denver, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.
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DenverDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024