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Cherry Creek

Colorado · Denver · 7,112 residents · 0.845 sq mi
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Cherry Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,499. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,174,705. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% more than the Denver median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Cherry Creek; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,112
Population density
8,417 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,499
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$121,562
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,174,705
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,404
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.0%
54.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,827)
Black3.7%(264)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(416)
Asian2.9%(208)
Other5.6%(397)
Diversity Score40%(2,844)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,827)
Black3.7%(264)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(416)
Asian2.9%(208)
Other5.6%(397)
Diversity Score40%(2,844)
Diversity Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
Female
53.6%
Foreign born
13.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado?

Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado has about 7,112 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado?

The typical household in Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado earns about $138,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,174,705, and the typical rent is about $2,404 a month.

How educated are people in Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado?

About 75.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado?

About 4.3% of people in Cherry Creek, 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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