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Denver County School District 1
Denver County School District 1 is a unified school district in Colorado with a community population of 718,877. The median household income is $94,718 and the median age is 35.3.
718,877
Population
4696
People / sq mi
$94,718
Median Income
35.3
Median Age
Denver County School District 1 covers 153 sq mi of land at 4696.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 42.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$94,718
Median Household Income
$64,163
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$616,000
Median Home Value
$1,831
Median Rent
48.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.2%
High School+
56.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Denver County School District 1 serves a community with a population of 718,877 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Colorado.
The median household income in Denver County School District 1 is $94,718, with a per capita income of $64,163. The poverty rate is 8.0%.
Denver County School District 1 is 59.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 42.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Denver County School District 1, 91.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Denver County School District 1 is $616,000, with a median rent of $1,831. The homeownership rate is 48.8%.
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Data for Denver County School District 1 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0803360).
Denver County School District 1 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 4,696 people per square mile. With 718,877 residents, Denver County School District 1 is a school district in Colorado.
Median household income is $94,718, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.0%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $616,000, with typical rent around $1,831.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US school districts: 56.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Denver County School District 1: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.