At a Glance
Median Income
$24,643
$14,187 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
62.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
20.7% smoking rate
How Denver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Denver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Denver a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Denver residents earn a median household income of $24,643 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,187. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 62.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Education
17.6% of adults in Denver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denver has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$24,643
Per Capita$14,187
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty62.5%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$124,423
Housing Units17
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation922 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband41.7%
EV Stations4
Did You Know?
Denver was founded in 1928.
The median home in Denver was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (79 miles).
0.0% of the population has a disability.