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Population Review

Census ACS · #19 MSA

Denver Metro Area

The Denver-Aurora-Centennial, Co Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,977,085 residents. The median household income is $102,339 and the median home value is $570,300.

2,977,085

Population

357

People / sq mi

$102,339

Median Income

$570,300

Median Home Value

The Denver CBSA covers 8,345 sq mi of land at 356.8 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White69.1%
Black or African American5.6%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.8%

Economy & Income

$102,339

Median Household Income

$55,529

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Denver metro's price level is 105.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 5.8% higher the US average. The local median income of $102,339 has the buying power of $96,745 in average-priced US metros.

105.8

Price Level (US = 100)

$96,745

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$102,339

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$570,300

Median Home Value

$1,805

Median Rent

64.3%

Homeownership

Education

92.3%

High School+

48.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.6%

Drive Alone

21.2%

Work From Home

27.3 min

Avg Commute

44.4%

Foreign Born

Denver spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Denver-Aurora-Centennial, Co Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,977,085 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #19 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Denver metro area is $102,339, with a per capita income of $55,529.

The Denver-Aurora-Centennial, Co CBSA spans the state of Colorado.

Data for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, Co CBSA (19740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.