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Washington Park West

Colorado · Denver · 7,841 residents · 0.872 sq mi
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The short version

Washington Park West is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $934,894. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Denver median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(6,716)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(713)
Asian1.2%(96)
Other4%(314)
Diversity Score32%(2,513)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(6,716)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(713)
Asian1.2%(96)
Other4%(314)
Diversity Score32%(2,513)
Diversity Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
Foreign born
4.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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