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Stapleton

Colorado · Denver · 32,720 residents · 8.936 sq mi
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The short version

Stapleton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $182,832. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $844,417. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 93% more than the Denver median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Stapleton; 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 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,720
Population density
3,662 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$182,832
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$79,282
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$844,417
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,213
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.2%
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(19,579)
Black8.9%(2,919)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(5,601)
Asian6.4%(2,087)
Other7.7%(2,534)
Diversity Score74.3%(24,320)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(19,579)
Black8.9%(2,919)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(5,601)
Asian6.4%(2,087)
Other7.7%(2,534)
Diversity Score74.3%(24,320)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Foreign born
11.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stapleton, Denver, Colorado?

Stapleton, Denver, Colorado has about 32,720 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stapleton, Denver, Colorado earns about $182,832 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stapleton, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In Stapleton, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $844,417, and the typical rent is about $2,213 a month.

How educated are people in Stapleton, Denver, Colorado?

About 69.7% of adults age 25 and over in Stapleton, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.5% of people in Stapleton, 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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