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University Hills

Colorado · Denver · 7,233 residents · 1.449 sq mi
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The short version

University Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,176. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $639,791. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up University Hills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,233
Population density
4,992 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,176
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$70,265
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$639,791
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,578
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(5,322)
Black3.3%(241)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(633)
Asian9.7%(705)
Other4.6%(332)
Diversity Score54.8%(3,962)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(5,322)
Black3.3%(241)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(633)
Asian9.7%(705)
Other4.6%(332)
Diversity Score54.8%(3,962)
Diversity Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
12.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Hills, Denver, Colorado?

University Hills, Denver, Colorado has about 7,233 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University Hills, Denver, Colorado earns about $115,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Hills, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In University Hills, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $639,791, and the typical rent is about $2,578 a month.

How educated are people in University Hills, Denver, Colorado?

About 65.8% of adults age 25 and over in University Hills, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.8% of people in University Hills, 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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