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Population Review

Denver, Colorado Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Denver, Colorado is 713,734 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Colorado. The median household income is $91,681, the median home value is $586,700, and the median age is 35.2.

The population has grown 20.8% since 2010 (603,359 → 729,019).

713,734

Population

4663

People / sq mi

$91,681

Median Income

$586,700

Median Home Value

Denver covers 153.1 sq mi of land at 4663 people per square mile.

About Denver, CO

Denver is a city in Colorado with a population of 713,734. It ranks #1 among cities in Colorado by population. The median age is 35.2, younger than the national median. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The median household income in Denver is $91,681, above the US median of $74,580. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $586,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,770. The homeownership rate of 49.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Denver reflects 55.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 24.4% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.4 minutes each way.

Denver city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Denver city had a population of 603,359 in 2010 and 729,019 in 2024, a 20.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 729,019 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.37%.

2024 · 729K20102024

729,019

Population (2024)

603,359

Population (2010)

729,019

Peak (2024)

1.37%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010603,359
2011620,530
2012635,163
2013649,391
2014664,582
2015683,285
2016696,159
2017704,961
2018716,265
2019727,211
2020717,620
2021711,530
2022714,851
2023721,367
2024729,019

Race & Ethnicity

White62.9%
Black or African American8.8%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$91,681

Median Household Income

$61,202

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$586,700

Median Home Value

$1,770

Median Rent

49.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.4%

High School+

55.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.5%

Drive Alone

57.7%

Public Transit

24.4%

Work From Home

25.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

46.7%

Foreign Born

76.4%

Non-English at Home

4.7%

Veterans

10.1%

With Disability

91.2%

Health Insurance

97.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate20.6%
Information8.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.6%
Construction6.5%
Manufacturing5.8%
Retail Trade5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.6%
Public Administration3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing3.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.9%

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Common questions about Denver, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

Denver, Colorado has a population of 713,734 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Colorado.

The median household income in Denver, Colorado is $91,681, with 7.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Denver, Colorado is $586,700, with median monthly rent at $1,770 and a homeownership rate of 49.1%.

The median age in Denver, Colorado is 35.2 years. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The population has grown 20.8% since 2010 (603,359 → 729,019).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.