Denver Population 2024
Denver is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado, located at the western edge of the Great Plains, east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Denver population in 2024 is expected to be 723,200, is the 19th most populous city in the United States, its area is 154.92 sq miles (401.24 sq.km). There are 200 named peaks visible from Denver, including 32 that soar to 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) and above. Denver's nicknamed the Mile High City because it sits at an elevation of exactly one mile, or 5280 feet. The mountain panorama visible from Denver is 140 miles (225 km) long. Denver was named after Kansas Territorial Governor James Denver. Denver boasts the 10th largest downtown in America and one of the most exciting and walkable for visitors.
Below is the Denver population by year:
| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 603,354 | |
| 2011 | 620,513 | 2.84 |
| 2012 | 635,277 | 2.38 |
| 2013 | 649,513 | 2.24 |
| 2014 | 664,870 | 2.36 |
| 2015 | 683,665 | 2.83 |
| 2016 | 696,618 | 1.89 |
| 2017 | 705,439 | 1.27 |
| 2018 | 716,492 | 1.57 |
| 2019 | 727,211 | 1.50 |
| 2020 | 715,522 | -1.61 |
| 2021 * | 711,465 | -0.567 |
| 2022 * | 719,479 | 1.12 |
| 2023 * | 722,699 | 0.45 |
| 2024 * | 723,200 | 0.07 |
Denver Population Ranking & Density
According to US Population Census, April 1, 2020, Denver population in 2020 is expected to be 715,522, It is nineteenth largest city by rank, According to 2019 US Census estimates 288,230 are Male, 288,563 are Female, Sex ratio is 99.9 males per 100 females, Median age 34.6 years, 42,755 are under 5 years, 576,793 are 18 years and over represent 80.5% of the population whereas 83,996 are 65 years and over and represent 11.7% of the total population. Denver population in 2023 is expected to be 722,699, population in 2022 is expected to be 719,479, and in 2021 is expected to be 711,465. Denver metropolitan area, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, is the ninteenth largest city in Metropolitan statistical area with 2.9 million people in 2022.
Denver Citizen, Voting age population 523,149 are Denver Citizens, 18 and over population, out of these 260,422 are Male voters, 262,727 are Female Voters, Percentage wise 49.8% are Male and 50.2% are Female.
Denver Population by Age
According to 2019 US population estimates, population of Denver by age is 727,211, out of these 364,631 are male, 362,580 are female, The sex ratio of Denver is 101. The median age of the Denver population is 34.7, Denver population by age are, under 18 years is 138,624, 16 years and over is 602,155, 18 years and over is 588,587, 21 years and over is 567,211, 65 years and over is 109174. 50.1% are male, 49.9% are female, 19.1% are under 18 years old, 82.8% are 16 years and over, 80.9% are 18 years and over, 78.0% are 21 years and over, 11.9% are 65 years and over. There are total 338,346 housing units, The voting population of Denver are 541,386, out of these 269,498 are male voters, 271,888 are female voters, 49.8% are male, 50.2% are female.
| Age Group | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 0 -5 | 42,211 | 5.8% |
| 5 - 9 | 35,524 | 4.9% |
| 10 - 14 | 40,571 | 5.6% |
| 15 - 19 | 35,055 | 4.8% |
| 20 - 24 | 43,307 | 6.0% |
| 25 - 34 | 172,142 | 23.7% |
| 35 - 44 | 117,716 | 16.2% |
| 45 - 54 | 83,436 | 11.5% |
| 55 - 59 | 34,545 | 4.8% |
| 60 - 64 | 35,952 | 4.9% |
| 65 - 74 | 52,974 | 7.3% |
| 75 - 84 | 21,448 | 2.9% |
| 85 and over | 12,330 | 1.7% |
Denver Population by Race
White Population
White population in Denver, Colorado are 561,365, percentage wise 77.2 percent are whites.
Black Population
Black population in Denver, Colorado are 62,853, percentage wise 8.6 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Denver, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Carribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.
Asian Population
Asian population in Denver are 26,532, percentage wise 3.6 percent are asians, out of these 3,717 are Asian Indians, 3,961 are Chinese, 3,003 are Filipinos, 1,929 are Japanese, 2,770 are Korean, 5,152 are Vietnamese and 6,000 are other Asian nationals.
Hispanic Population
Hispanic population in Denver, Colorado are 212,983. Percentage wise 29.3 percent are hispanics, out of these 166,394 are Mexican people, 4,540 are Puerto Ricans, 1,861 are Cubans, and 40,188 are other Hispanic or Latinos.
| Population by Race | 727,211 | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 561,365 | 77.2% |
| Black or African American | 62,853 | 8.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,596 | 0.6% |
| Asian Population | 26,532 | 3.6% |
| Asian Indian | 3,717 | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 3,961 | 0.5% |
| Filipino | 3,003 | 0.4% |
| Japanese | 1,929 | 0.3% |
| Other Asian Population | 6,000 | |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 505 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 212,983 | 29.3% |
| Mexican | 166,394 | 22.9% |
| Puerto Rican | 4,540 | 0.6% |
| Cuban | 1,861 | 0.3% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 40,188 |
Nativity by Place of Birth
Total Denver native population is 631,692, out of these 286,831 born in the Colorado state and 330,981 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 95,519, out of these 46,080 are Naturalised US citizen, 6,635 are in Europe, 10,377 in Asia, 7,504 in Africa, 20,101 in Latin America and 1,258 in Northern America. Total Foreigners who are non US citizens living in Denver are 49,439, out of these 3,210 are from Europe, 8,355 are from Asia, 2,027 from Africa, 33,725 are from Latin America and 1,348 are from Northern America.
| Nativity by Place of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Native | 631,692 |
| Born in state of residence | 286,831 |
| Born in other state in the United States | 330,981 |
| Northeast | 62,359 |
| Midwest | 107,041 |
| South | 85,077 |
| West | 76,504 |
| Born outside the United States | 13,880 |
| Puerto Rico | 1,155 |
| U.S. Island Areas | 107 |
| Born abroad of American parent(s) | 12,618 |
| Foreign born | |
| Born outside of United States | 95,519 |
| Naturalized U.S. citizen | 46,080 |
| Europe | 6,635 |
| Asia | 10,377 |
| Africa | 7,504 |
| Oceania | 205 |
| Latin America | 20,101 |
| Northern America | 1,258 |
| Foreigner | |
| Not a U.S. citizen | 49,439 |
| Europe | 3,210 |
| Asia | 8,355 |
| Africa | 2,027 |
| Oceania | 774 |
| Latin America | 33,725 |
| Northern America | 1,348 |
Denver History
Denver was founded in July 1858 when gold was found nearby, and the Pike's Peak Gold Rush (the Colorado Gold Rush) began. Driven by the Colorado Gold Rush, By 1860 Denver population is 4,749, Denver became the temporary state capital when Colorado was admitted to the Union on August 1, 1876. In 1880 Denver population was increased to 35,629. The construction of railroad between 1870 to 1877 brought new residents, tourists and much needed supplies. After a statewide vote in 1881, the city became Colorado's permanent state capital. Denver with over 200 different beers brewed daily, it brews more beer than any other city in the nation. By the year 1900, 133,859 people are living in Denver.
