Denver County, Colorado

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 713,734

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    Denver County is a large county in Colorado with a population of 713,734. The median household income is $91,681, 41% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.2%, median home value is $586,700, and 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 131% above the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    713,734

    2023 estimate

    Rank #92 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $91,681

    Household

    Rank #231 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $586,700

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #75 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    55.6%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #46 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    49.6%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    13.8%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    23.6%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    3.8%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Colorado
    $74,792
    Denver County
    $91,681

    23% above Colorado avg·41% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Colorado
    12.1%
    Denver County
    11.2%

    7% above Colorado avg·25% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Colorado
    61.3%
    Denver County
    74.1%

    21% above Colorado avg·29% above national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $61,202

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    11.2%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    74.1%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Colorado
    $398,069
    Denver County
    $586,700

    47% above Colorado avg·180% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Colorado
    $1,253
    Denver County
    $1,770

    41% above Colorado avg·91% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Colorado
    72.1%
    Denver County
    49.1%

    32% below Colorado avg·33% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Colorado
    29.0%
    Denver County
    35.3%

    22% below Colorado avg·49% below national avg

    Housing Units

    352,593

    Households

    329,578

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.1

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $2,385

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    92.2%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    25 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Colorado
    36.0%
    Denver County
    55.6%

    54% above Colorado avg·131% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Colorado
    92.1%
    Denver County
    91.4%

    1% below Colorado avg·3% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    7.2%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    9.8%

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