Denver Population & Demographics 2026
Denver population statistics, demographics, income, and housing data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS survey.
710,800
Total Population
34.9 yrs
Median Age
54%
Bachelor's Degree+
29%
Hispanic / Latino
Denver County Population
710,800
Denver County Residents
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
The Denver-Aurora-Lakewood MSA (metro area) population is approximately 2.9 million, making it the 19th largest metro in the United States.
Key Demographics
34.9 yrs
Median Age
Younger than US avg (38.9)
$85,853
Median Household Income
vs. $74,580 US avg
11.7%
Poverty Rate
Below the 15% US average
54.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
One of the highest-educated metros
13.9%
Foreign Born
International population
$1,665/mo
Median Gross Rent
ACS 5-year estimate
Race & Ethnicity Breakdown
Note: Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity and may overlap with race categories. Percentages may not sum to 100%.
Housing Occupancy
Owner-Occupied
140,454 estimated households
Renter-Occupied
Denver is predominantly a renter city — higher than the national 35% renter rate.
Housing Values
Median Home Value
$540,400
ACS 2022 owner-occupied estimate
Median Gross Rent
$1,665/mo
ACS 2022 renter-occupied estimate
Note: ACS home value estimates reflect owner reports and may differ from active market prices. See the Denver Housing Market page for current listing data.
Data currency note: Census ACS 5-Year data is collected over 5 years and typically lags 2–3 years behind the current population. The 2022 ACS reflects conditions from 2018–2022. For the most current estimates, see the Census Population Estimates Program.
About This Data
All demographic data is from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022. The ACS is conducted continuously and provides estimates for small geographies unavailable from the decennial census.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2022). Denver County FIPS: 08031.
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