NEIGHBORHOOD
Hampden
Colorado · Denver · 22,179 residents · 3.39 sq mi
The short version
Hampden is a neighborhood of 22,179 people in Denver. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Density works out to 6,544 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $523,395. 56% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters pay $1,857 a month at the median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Hampden; 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 38.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
22,179
Population density
6,544 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.39 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,098
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$51,429
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
Retail trade7.1%
Other services5.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Public administration4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
Education & health services1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Manufacturing1%
Construction0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$523,395
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,857
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.14 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
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-Hispanic60.6%(13,449)
Black9.6%(2,127)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(4,841)
Asian2.3%(501)
Other5.7%(1,261)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(13,449)
Black9.6%(2,127)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(4,841)
Asian2.3%(501)
Other5.7%(1,261)
Diversity Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Foreign born
16.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Hampden, Denver, Colorado?
Hampden, Denver, Colorado has about 22,179 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Hampden, Denver, Colorado?
The typical household in Hampden, Denver, Colorado earns about $87,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Hampden, Denver, Colorado expensive?
In Hampden, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $523,395, and the typical rent is about $1,857 a month.
How educated are people in Hampden, Denver, Colorado?
About 56.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hampden, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Hampden, Denver, Colorado?
About 12.3% of people in Hampden, Denver, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.
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DenverDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024