City · Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Denver, city, in Denver County, Colorado. Denver had 740,613 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 715,522 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 718,877 (controlled total). GEOID 0820000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
740,613
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 715,522 · ACS 2020-2024: 718,877
Median household income
$94,718
±$1,644 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$616,000
±$6,700 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,831
±$17 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Denver and what county is it in?
Denver is a city in Denver County, Colorado. It covers 153.1 square miles of land, 4,674 residents per square mile in 2020.
Denver is in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Denver covers the same area as Denver County: the city and the county are one area, so the county's figures are Denver's; the county page lists its census tracts.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Denver, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 740,613 people lived in Denver on July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 715,522 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 718,877.
| Measure | Denver | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 718,877 | 5,862,189 | +13,301 |
| Households | 335,428 ±1,490 | 2,374,218 | +33,927 |
| Average household size | 2.10 ±0.01 | 2.42 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 359,581 ±203 | 2,589,053 | +37,864 |
Denver's population since 2000
From 554,636 in 2000 to 740,613 in 2025: up 33.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Denver as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Denver?
The median resident of Denver is 35.3 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.0%. 14.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Denver | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 ±0.1 | 37.7 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 18.0% ±0.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.5% ±0.1 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±0.1 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.0% | 22.5% | −1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.0% ±0.2 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.6% ±0.2 pts | 3.8% | −0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±0.1 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±0.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.5% ±0.4 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.9% ±0.5 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±0.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5% ±0.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±0.4 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2% ±0.4 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 56.5% ±0.6 pts | 45.7% | +7.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.3% ±0.5 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.2% ±0.7 pts | 84.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1% ±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Denver earn?
Half of Denver's 335,428 households earn less than $94,718 a year (±$1,644), against $94,718 in Denver County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $84,416 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,302 after inflation. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Denver | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,718 ±$1,644 | $95,470 | +$10,302 |
| Mean household income | $136,552 ±$1,735 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $64,163 ±$916 | $52,636 | +$10,296 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2% ±0.5 pts | 9.4% | −1.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.0% ±1.5 pts | 11.1% | −2.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.8% ±0.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±0.3 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9% ±0.5 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Denver?
Owners occupy 48.8% of Denver's occupied homes and renters 51.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $616,000 by its owner (±$6,700). The median renter pays $1,831 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Denver | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $616,000 ±$6,700 | $539,400 | +$135,291 |
| Median gross rent | $1,831 ±$17 | $1,761 | +$218 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8% ±1.1 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,466 ±$32 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.8% ±0.8 pts | 66.2% | −1.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.2% ±0.8 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Housing units | 359,581 ±203 | 2,589,053 | +37,864 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5% ±0.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.5% ±0.6 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8% ±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.1% ±0.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.9% ±0.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.3% ±0.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Denver building?
Builders took permits for 4,727 new housing units in Denver in 2025 (1,027 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 11 of 12 months), 6.4 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Denver work and get to work?
56.1% of Denver's workers drive alone and 27.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Denver | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.4% ±0.4 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±0.4 pts | 4.6% | +1.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 56.1% ±0.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±0.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.8% ±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.6% ±0.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 27.3% ±0.6 pts | 21.0% | +18.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min ±0.3 | 25.2 min | −1.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Denver?
178 census tracts lie mostly in Denver (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $28,875 (Tract 8) to $250,000 or more (Tract 43.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 83.89Denver County | 15,865 | $124,138 |
| Tract 83.88Denver County | 15,340 | $100,733 |
| Tract 83.90Denver County | 9,924 | $95,982 |
| Tract 41.11Denver County | 7,599 | $164,647 |
| Tract 41.08Denver County | 7,446 | $211,828 |
| Tract 46.02Denver County | 7,135 | $68,452 |
| Tract 83.12Denver County | 7,111 | $87,179 |
| Tract 156Denver County | 7,065 | $77,305 |
| Tract 83.91Denver County | 6,943 | $87,948 |
| Tract 83.87Denver County | 6,757 | $124,600 |
| Tract 83.06Denver County | 6,518 | $59,271 |
| Tract 68.10Denver County | 6,341 | $75,556 |
Every census tract in Denver: the tract table of Denver County
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Denver) · Census block assignment files
How does Denver compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Denver is the 19th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Denver ranks 95th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1st | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 61st | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th | 221 |
| Median household income | 95th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 53rd | 220 |
| Median home value | 77th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 71st | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 68th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62nd | 216 |
| Median age | 156th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 203rd | 218 |
| Work from home | 52nd | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 111th | 221 |
Denver's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Denver with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Denver?
1 of the 57 figures for Denver on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Denver are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Denver.