Information About Denver
Social Data
The total estimated population is 889,368. Density is average at 3,561 persons per square mile.
Races of Residents
Population by Race: White: 637,681; Black: 68,634; Two or More Races: 31,233; Asian: 25,580; American Indian: 11,144; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 1,049; Other Race: 114,047; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 246,339 (28%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 643,029 (72%)
There are 128,988 foreign born residents, of which 25.1% are naturalized citizens.
Most Common Birthplaces
Foreign Born: Mexico: 77,792; Vietnam: 4,962; Germany: 2,775; India: 2,472; Canada: 2,252; Russia: 2,128; Korea: 1,897; U.S. Born: This State: 379,571; Midwest: 152,871; West: 86,352; South: 82,199; Northeast: 51,017;
The sex distribution is 50% male and 50% female. The median age is 31 years.
Age Distribution
There are 63,253 married couples with children and 33,140 single-parent households (8,082 men, 25,058 women).
Economic Data
The median household income is $38,295 in 1999 dollars.
Median Household Income Comparisons
U.S.: $41,994; Colorado: $47,203; Denver: $38,295;
12% of the population lives below the poverty line.
Poverty Level Comparisons
U.S.: 12%; Colorado: 9%; Denver: 12%;
Household Income Distribution
In thousands of dollars.
Work Type and Occupations
Work Type: Private wage and salary: 345,393; Government: 58,961; Self-employed: 27,076; Unpaid family work: 1,304; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 165,701; Sales and office: 128,598; Professional and related: 98,281; Office and administrative support: 77,181; Management, business, and financial operations: 67,420; Service: 65,819;
The average commute time is 26 minutes to and from work.
Transportation to Work
Car or truck (drove alone): 325,773; Car or truck (carpooled): 60,584; Public transportation: 31,366; Worked at home: 16,106; Walked: 14,737; Bicycle: 3,232; Motorcycle: 480;
Educational Attainment
Percent of population in Denver.
Housing Data
There are 389,891 housing units, of which 219,400 are single family homes.
Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing
All Housing Units: Owner: 210,009; Renter: 163,527; Vacant: 16,355; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 160,588; Not Mortgaged: 49,421;
The median single family home value is $168,700.
Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes
U.S.: $1,088; Colorado: $1,197; Denver: $1,083;
Median Rent for Rental Units
U.S.: $519; Colorado: $611; Denver: $564;
The average household size is 2 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 4.
Housing Units By Year Built
1939 or earlier: 64,927; 1940 to 1949: 28,657; 1950 to 1959: 66,399; 1960 to 1969: 63,630; 1970 to 1979: 77,891; 1980 to 1989: 46,160; 1990 to 1994: 12,081; 1995 to 1998: 20,972; 1999 to March 2000: 9,174;
0.5% of homes lack plumbing and 1.5% lack telephone service.
Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel
Utility Gas: 287,090; Electricity: 76,653; Other: 4,112; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 3,063;
