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South Park Hill

Colorado · Denver · 8,836 residents · 1.49 sq mi
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South Park Hill is a neighborhood of 8,836 people in Denver. This is an unusually credentialed place: 81% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $1,007,831. That is roughly 76% ahead of the Denver median. 88% of homes are owner-occupied. The median household earns $166,753, about 103% above the national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South Park Hill; 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 44.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,836
Population density
5,934 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.49 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$166,753
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$98,505
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,007,831
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,658
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.3%
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.35 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
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-Hispanic76.3%(6,742)
Black4%(356)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(853)
Asian3.1%(270)
Other7%(615)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(6,742)
Black4%(356)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(853)
Asian3.1%(270)
Other7%(615)
Diversity Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
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
4.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Foreign born
7.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Park Hill, Denver, Colorado?

South Park Hill, Denver, Colorado has about 8,836 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Park Hill, Denver, Colorado earns about $166,753 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Park Hill, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In South Park Hill, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,007,831, and the typical rent is about $1,658 a month.

How educated are people in South Park Hill, Denver, Colorado?

About 81.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Park Hill, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Park Hill, Denver, Colorado?

About 3.8% of people in South Park Hill, 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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