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Colorado · Denver · 9,048 residents · 1.254 sq mi
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University is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,116. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $836,081. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up University; 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 28.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,048
Population density
7,215 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,116
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$61,738
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$836,081
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,790
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.6%
48.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(7,188)
Black1.2%(112)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(787)
Asian2.7%(241)
Other8%(720)
Diversity Score44.3%(4,005)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(7,188)
Black1.2%(112)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(787)
Asian2.7%(241)
Other8%(720)
Diversity Score44.3%(4,005)
Diversity Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
5.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University, Denver, Colorado?

University, Denver, Colorado has about 9,048 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University, Denver, Colorado earns about $109,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In University, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $836,081, and the typical rent is about $1,790 a month.

How educated are people in University, Denver, Colorado?

About 74.9% of adults age 25 and over in University, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.6% of people in University, 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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