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Speer

Colorado · Denver · 12,947 residents · 0.851 sq mi
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The short version

Speer is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,743. 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 $650,998. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Speer; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,947
Population density
15,214 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,743
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$87,643
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$650,998
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,898
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.9%
71.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(10,912)
Black1.5%(188)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,072)
Asian1.7%(219)
Other4.3%(556)
Diversity Score35.1%(4,539)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(10,912)
Black1.5%(188)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,072)
Asian1.7%(219)
Other4.3%(556)
Diversity Score35.1%(4,539)
Diversity Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
4.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Speer, Denver, Colorado?

Speer, Denver, Colorado has about 12,947 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Speer, Denver, Colorado earns about $100,743 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Speer, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In Speer, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $650,998, and the typical rent is about $1,898 a month.

How educated are people in Speer, Denver, Colorado?

About 80.9% of adults age 25 and over in Speer, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.1% of people in Speer, 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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