Demographics
See also: Demographics of Denver| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 4,749 |
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| 1870 | 4,759 | 0.2% | |
| 1880 | 35,629 | 648.7% | |
| 1890 | 106,713 | 199.5% | |
| 1900 | 133,859 | 25.4% | |
| 1910 | 213,381 | 59.4% | |
| 1920 | 256,491 | 20.2% | |
| 1930 | 287,861 | 12.2% | |
| 1940 | 322,412 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 415,786 | 29.0% | |
| 1960 | 493,887 | 18.8% | |
| 1970 | 514,678 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 492,365 | −4.3% | |
| 1990 | 467,610 | −5.0% | |
| 2000 | 554,636 | 18.6% | |
| 2010 | 600,158 | 8.2% | |
| Est. 2011 | 619,968 | 3.3% | |
| U.S. Census Bureau | |||
The United States Census Bureau estimated that, in 2008, the population of the City and County of Denver was 600,158, making it the 24th most populous U.S. city. The Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated 2008 population of 2,506,626 and ranked as the 21st most populous U.S. metropolitan statistical area, and the larger Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area had an estimated 2008 population of 3,049,562 and ranked as the 16th most populous U.S. metropolitan area. Denver is the most populous city within a radius centered in the city and of 550 miles (885 km) magnitude. Denverites is a term used for residents of Denver.
According to census estimates, the City and County of Denver contains approximately 566,974 people (2006) and 239,235 households (2000). The population density is 3,698 inhabitants per square mile (1,428/km²) including the airport. There are 268,540 housing units (2005) at an average density of 1,751 per square mile (676/km²). However, the average density throughout most Denver neighborhoods tends to be higher. Without the 80249 zip code (47.3 sq mi, 8,407 residents) near the airport, the average density increases to around 5,470 per square mile.
According to the 2010 United States Census, the racial composition of Denver was as follows:
- White: 59.9% (Non-Hispanic Whites: 43.2%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 30.8%; Mexican Americans made up 30.2% of the city's population.
- Black or African American: 19.2%
- Asian: 3.4% (0.8% Vietnamese, 0.6% Chinese, 0.5% Indian, 0.3% Korean, 0.3% Japanese, 0.3% Filipino, 0.2% Burmese, 0.1% Cambodian)
- Native American: 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0.1%
- Some other race: 9.2%
- Two or more races: 4.1%
Source:
Approximately 70.3% of the population (over five years old) spoke only English at home. An additional 23.5% of the population spoke Spanish at home. In terms of ancestry, 31.2% were Mexican, 14.6% of the population were of German ancestry, 9.7% were of Irish ancestry, 8.9% were of English ancestry, and 4.0% were of Italian ancestry.
There are 250,906 households, of which 23.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.7% are married couples living together, 10.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 50.1% are non-families. 39.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.27 and the average family size is 3.14.
Age distribution is 22.0% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 36.1% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 102.1 males.
The median household income is $45,438, and the median family income is $48,195. Males have a median income of $36,232 versus $33,768 for females. The per capita income for the city is $24,101. 19.1% of the population and 14.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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