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Washington Park

Colorado · Denver · 8,045 residents · 1.492 sq mi
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Washington Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $207,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,113,316. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 119% more than the Denver median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Washington Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,045
Population density
5,392 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$207,500
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$132,383
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,113,316
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,383
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(6,799)
Black2.4%(196)
Hispanic / Latino8%(645)
Asian2.5%(203)
Other2.5%(202)
Diversity Score34.7%(2,790)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(6,799)
Black2.4%(196)
Hispanic / Latino8%(645)
Asian2.5%(203)
Other2.5%(202)
Diversity Score34.7%(2,790)
Diversity Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Foreign born
7.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Washington Park, Denver, Colorado has about 8,045 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington Park, Denver, Colorado earns about $207,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Park, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In Washington Park, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,113,316, and the typical rent is about $2,383 a month.

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

About 83.3% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Park, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.6% of people in Washington 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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