NEIGHBORHOOD
Speer
Colorado · Denver · 12,947 residents · 0.85 sq mi
The short version
With 12,947 people, Speer is a neighborhood in Denver. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 29% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $650,998. There are 15,214 people per square mile. The median age is 33.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. 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
Land area
0.85 sq mi
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%
Other services8.1%
Retail trade6.3%
Public administration5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Education & health services1.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
Construction0.4%
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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%
Persons per household
1.50 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
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-Hispanic84.3%(10,912)
Black1.5%(188)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,072)
Asian1.7%(219)
Other4.3%(556)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(10,912)
Black1.5%(188)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,072)
Asian1.7%(219)
Other4.3%(556)
Diversity Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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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DenverDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024