Demographics of Denver

As of 2005, this area estimates a population of 2,830,000 people, while Denver proper estimates having 579,744. It is the 25^th largest city in the United States and has the sixth-largest state capital.

 

Denver’s residents are made up of 250,906 households, residing in 268,617 housing units. Of these, the predominant living structure is the single-family, detached building.

 

Household Statistics—

23.2% - Households with children under the age of 18

34.7% - Married couples living together

10.8% - Female head of household, no male present

50.1% - Non-families

39.9% - Individuals

9.4% - Individual living alone aged 65 or older

Average household size - 2.27

Average family size - 3.14

 

Age Breakdown—

22.0% - Under the age of 18

10.7% - Aged 18-24

36.1% - Aged 25-44

20.0% - Aged 45-64

11.3% - Aged 65 and older

Median age - 33 years

100 females for every 102.1 males

 

Racial Demographics—

White/Caucasian 51.9%

Hispanic/Latino 31.68%

Black/African American 11.1%

Native American 2.2%

Asian American 2.81%

Pacific Islander 0.12%

Other races 15.59%

Two or more races 3.75%

 

As indicated above, the Hispanic or Latino population of Denver makes up one of the highest groups of Hispanics or Latinos in the United States. There is also a large Jewish community, with an estimated 100,000 people, concentrated mostly in the West Colfax and Hilltop areas.

 

Average Income—

Average income for a household - $39,500

Average income for a family - $48,195

Average income earned by a male - $34,232

Average income earned by a female - $30,768

Per capita income for the city - $24,101

14.3% - Population below poverty line

10.6% - Families below poverty line

20.3% - Under age of 18 below poverty line

9.7% - Aged 65 and over below poverty line