With 7,841 people, Washington Park West is a neighborhood in Denver. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $934,894. Households here earn about 50% more than in Denver as a whole. Median household income runs $142,159, well clear of the $82,259 US median. There are 8,992 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Washington Park West; 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 36.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,841
Population density
8,992 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.87 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$142,159
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$92,439
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$934,894
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,145
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.90 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(6,716)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(713)
Asian1.2%(96)
Other4%(314)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(6,716)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(713)
Asian1.2%(96)
Other4%(314)
Diversity Score
32
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Washington Park West, Denver, Colorado?
Washington Park West, Denver, Colorado has about 7,841 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Washington Park West, Denver, Colorado?
The typical household in Washington Park West, Denver, Colorado earns about $142,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Washington Park West, Denver, Colorado expensive?
In Washington Park West, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $934,894, and the typical rent is about $2,145 a month.
How educated are people in Washington Park West, Denver, Colorado?
About 81.5% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Park West, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Washington Park West, Denver, Colorado?
About 5.5% of people in Washington Park West, Denver, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.
