Denver County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Denver County is located in Colorado with a total population of 713,734. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Denver County is 35.2 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Denver County is $91,681. This is about average than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $586,700. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 49.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% lower than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Denver County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (8.5% vs 3.8%).

Education

55.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%. Notably, 21.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.