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Platt Park

Colorado · Denver · 7,299 residents · 0.819 sq mi
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The short version

Platt Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $181,588. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $900,406. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 92% more than the Denver median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Platt Park; 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 38.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,299
Population density
8,912 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$181,588
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$101,854
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$900,406
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,605
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(5,920)
Black0.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino9%(654)
Asian2.5%(180)
Other7%(514)
Diversity Score41.1%(2,998)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(5,920)
Black0.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino9%(654)
Asian2.5%(180)
Other7%(514)
Diversity Score41.1%(2,998)
Diversity Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Foreign born
4.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platt Park, Denver, Colorado?

Platt Park, Denver, Colorado has about 7,299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Platt Park, Denver, Colorado?

The typical household in Platt Park, Denver, Colorado earns about $181,588 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Platt Park, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In Platt Park, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $900,406, and the typical rent is about $2,605 a month.

How educated are people in Platt Park, Denver, Colorado?

About 80.1% of adults age 25 and over in Platt Park, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Platt Park, Denver, Colorado?

About 5.1% of people in Platt Park, 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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