Denver County, Colorado
Located in Colorado, Denver County has a population of 718,877 residents and a median age of 35.3 years, making it the #92 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.2%. The median home value is $616,000, and the median household income is $94,718, which is 26% above the national median.
Demographics
Denver County has a population of 718,877, making it the #92 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.3 years, which is 9.3% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Denver County is $94,718, ranking #227 out of 3,222 counties — 26.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Denver County is $616,000 (+118.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,831/mo and the homeownership rate is 48.8%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Denver County, 56.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 67.7% above the national average, ranking #44 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Denver County is 77.4 years. 17.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
14.3% of adults in Denver County smoke , 23.8% are obese , and 26.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 44.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Denver County is 8.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 20.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
14.1% of children in Denver County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 20.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Denver County is 75.1%. The mean commute time is 27.4 min, which is 0.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Denver County voted Democratic with a margin of 56.1%. The vote was 76.7% Dem / 20.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Denver County, Colorado
Denver County, Colorado has a total population of 718,877, making it the 92nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Denver County is 35.3 years, which is 9.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Denver County is $94,718, which ranks #227 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Denver County is $616,000, 118.5% above the national median. Renters in Denver County pay a median gross rent of $1,831 per month. The homeownership rate is 48.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Denver County, 56.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Denver County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (28.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (8.6%).
All data for Denver County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.