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
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Denver covers 153.1 sq mi of land at 4663 people per square mile.
About Denver, CO
What sets Denver apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 24.4% versus 14.0% nationally. Denver is a city in Colorado with a population of 713,734. It is the #1-largest of all cities in Colorado nationally.
Median household income is $91,681, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.7%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $586,700, with typical rent around $1,770.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 55.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 24.4% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Denver — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
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%.
729,019
Population (2024)
603,359
Population (2010)
729,019
Peak (2024)
1.37%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 603,359 |
| 2011 | 620,530 |
| 2012 | 635,163 |
| 2013 | 649,391 |
| 2014 | 664,582 |
| 2015 | 683,285 |
| 2016 | 696,159 |
| 2017 | 704,961 |
| 2018 | 716,265 |
| 2019 | 727,211 |
| 2020 | 717,620 |
| 2021 | 711,530 |
| 2022 | 714,851 |
| 2023 | 721,367 |
| 2024 | 729,019 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 21.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 20.6% |
| Information | 8.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.6% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.8% |
| Retail Trade | 5.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.