NEIGHBORHOOD
West Colfax
Colorado · Denver · 12,859 residents · 1.01 sq mi
The short version
West Colfax is a neighborhood of 12,859 people in Denver. This is an unusually credentialed place: 60% of adults have a four-year degree. Owners hold 38% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $807,018. This skews young, with a median age of 32.7. Density works out to 12,770 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up West Colfax; 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 32.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,859
Population density
12,770 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.01 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,746
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$75,480
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.9%
Public administration6.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Information6.2%
Retail trade5.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Education & health services1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$807,018
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,798
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.3%
61.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.96 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
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-Hispanic57.2%(7,359)
Black5.9%(762)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(3,665)
Asian1.8%(228)
Other6.6%(845)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(7,359)
Black5.9%(762)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(3,665)
Asian1.8%(228)
Other6.6%(845)
Diversity Score
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Foreign born
12.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in West Colfax, Denver, Colorado?
West Colfax, Denver, Colorado has about 12,859 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in West Colfax, Denver, Colorado?
The typical household in West Colfax, Denver, Colorado earns about $101,746 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is West Colfax, Denver, Colorado expensive?
In West Colfax, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $807,018, and the typical rent is about $1,798 a month.
How educated are people in West Colfax, Denver, Colorado?
About 59.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Colfax, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in West Colfax, Denver, Colorado?
About 18.6% of people in West Colfax, Denver, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.
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DenverDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024