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Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

3,050,512 Population
8,344.69 Square Miles
365.56 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
37.5 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
20.36%
18 to 34
25.32%
35 to 64
39.4%
65 and Over
14.92%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
50.37%
Female
49.63%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
13.46%
Native
86.54%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
40.1%
2000 to 2009
23.55%
1990 to 1999
19.49%
Before 1990
16.86%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
7.36%
High School Grad or Higher
92.64%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
51.65%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.28%
Dropped Out
3.72%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
79.65%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$60,408
Median Household Income
$108,046
Gini Index
0.46
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.8%
Unemployed
4.2%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
8.49%
Population Under 18
Poverty
11.37%
Non-poverty
88.63%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
8.76%
Non-poverty
91.24%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
28 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
8.36%
With Health Insurance Coverage
91.64%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.38
Number of Households
1,265,606
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
49.17%
Married
50.83%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
37.97%
Now Married
51.49%
Widowed
1.99%
Divorced
8.55%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
32.2%
Now Married
50.16%
Widowed
5.43%
Divorced
12.21%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.21%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
1,328,534
Occupancy Status
Occupied
95.26%
Vacant
4.74%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
63.86%
Renter Occupied
36.14%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
37.81%
For Sale
12.18%
Other
50.01%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1989
Types of Structures
Single Unit
65.76%
Multi Unit
32.84%
Mobile Home
1.34%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.05%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
72.89%
Without Mortgage
27.11%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$631,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,943
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
14.3%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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