Median Income
$57,600
23% lower than US avg
Home Value
$110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.7%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$500
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
21.0%
69% higher than US avg
How Denmark Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,424
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$33,200
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty21.0%
Commute31 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$500
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units620
Rent Burden7.3%
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+37.8%
Graduate+0.8%
Is Denmark a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Denmark receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Denmark has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Denmark is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Denmark is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.8% have completed high school.
Denmark has a population of 1,424 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.7%).
Population
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 73.0% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Spanish | 24.2% |
| 81% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.8% |
The median household income in Denmark is $57,600, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,600 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.3% |
| 186% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% |
| 69% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
The median home value in Denmark is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $110,000 |
| 61% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $500 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.3% |
| Housing Units | 620 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Denmark vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Denmark vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 290.0 sq mi (751.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |