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Hilltop

Colorado · Denver · 9,904 residents · 1.951 sq mi
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The short version

Hilltop is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $178,117. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,153,419. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 88% more than the Denver median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Hilltop; 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 43.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,904
Population density
5,076 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$178,117
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$135,463
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,153,419
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,279
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.7%
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(7,359)
Black3.2%(312)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(1,225)
Asian2.9%(285)
Other7.3%(723)
Diversity Score53.2%(5,267)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(7,359)
Black3.2%(312)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(1,225)
Asian2.9%(285)
Other7.3%(723)
Diversity Score53.2%(5,267)
Diversity Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
Female
53.2%
Foreign born
11.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hilltop, Denver, Colorado?

Hilltop, Denver, Colorado has about 9,904 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hilltop, Denver, Colorado?

The typical household in Hilltop, Denver, Colorado earns about $178,117 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hilltop, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In Hilltop, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,153,419, and the typical rent is about $2,279 a month.

How educated are people in Hilltop, Denver, Colorado?

About 81.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hilltop, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hilltop, Denver, Colorado?

About 2.9% of people in Hilltop, 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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