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East Colfax

Colorado · Denver · 10,173 residents · 1.07 sq mi
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The short version

East Colfax has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,243. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $491,416. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Denver median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up East Colfax; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,173
Population density
9,507 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,243
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,242
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$491,416
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,524
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.7%
67.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(4,428)
Black20.5%(2,088)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(2,522)
Asian7.4%(756)
Other3.7%(379)
Diversity Score87.5%(8,902)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(4,428)
Black20.5%(2,088)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(2,522)
Asian7.4%(756)
Other3.7%(379)
Diversity Score87.5%(8,902)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
24.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Colfax, Denver, Colorado?

East Colfax, Denver, Colorado has about 10,173 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Colfax, Denver, Colorado?

The typical household in East Colfax, Denver, Colorado earns about $68,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Colfax, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In East Colfax, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $491,416, and the typical rent is about $1,524 a month.

How educated are people in East Colfax, Denver, Colorado?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Colfax, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Colfax, Denver, Colorado?

About 22.4% of people in East Colfax, 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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