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University Park

Colorado · Denver · 8,636 residents · 1.162 sq mi
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The short version

University Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,115. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,033,080. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Denver median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up University Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,636
Population density
7,432 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,115
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$77,177
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.617
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,033,080
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,735
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.9%
64.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(6,323)
Black5%(432)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,015)
Asian4.7%(409)
Other5.3%(457)
Diversity Score55.3%(4,778)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(6,323)
Black5%(432)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,015)
Asian4.7%(409)
Other5.3%(457)
Diversity Score55.3%(4,778)
Diversity Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Foreign born
7.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

University Park, Denver, Colorado has about 8,636 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University Park, Denver, Colorado earns about $64,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Park, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In University Park, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,033,080, and the typical rent is about $1,735 a month.

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

About 74.4% of adults age 25 and over in University Park, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 23.5% of people in University Park, 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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