Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO

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2021 Population

117,434

0.386% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.3

0.882% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.5%

7.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$82,667

9.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$545,200

9.06% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

73,274

2.67% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO had a population of 117k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $82,667. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO grew from 116,982 to 117,434, a 0.386% increase and its median household income grew from $75,495 to $82,667, a 9.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.5%), White (Hispanic) (15%), Other (Hispanic) (6.78%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.84%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%).

18.5% of the households in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.3% of the residents in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO are Metropolitan State University of Denver (3,635 degrees awarded in 2021), Regis University (2,297 degrees), and Community College of Denver (1,130 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO was $545,200, and the homeownership rate was 41.2%.

Most people in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO borders Commerce City & Brighton Cities PUMA, CO, Denver City (Northeast) PUMA, CO, Denver City (South Central) PUMA, CO, Denver City (Southwest) PUMA, CO, Arvada City PUMA, CO, and Lakewood (North), Wheat Ridge & Golden Cities PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO is home to a population of 117k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.74% of Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (11.4k people).

In 2021, there were 4.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.2k people) in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.6k White (Hispanic) and 7.96k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO are Spanish (16,284 households), German (580 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (541 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,778

Women

48.4%

60,629

Men

51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 117,407 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.3%

2021 Citizenship

94.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.3% of Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
72.2k ± 2.12k
White (Hispanic)
17.6k ± 1.49k
Other (Hispanic)
7.96k ± 1.16k

28.5%

Hispanic Population

33.5k people

28.5% of the people in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO are hispanic (33.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,273 ± 1,742 people
China
416 ± 500 people
Korea
388 ± 483 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 5,273 Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO residents, followed by China with 416 and Korea with 388.

Foreign-Born Population

9.74%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

10.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.8k people

As of 2021, 9.74% of Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO residents (11.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
16,284 households (14.5%)
German
580 households (0.516%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
541 households (0.481%)

18.5% of the households in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO was Spanish. 14.5% of the households in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,470 ± 339
Vietnam
1,180 ± 264
Gulf War (1990s)
350 ± 126

Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO employs 73.3k people. The largest industries in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO are Computer Systems Design (5,028 people), Construction (4,468 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,420 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($293,064), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($234,364), and Dairy product manufacturing ($187,319).

Males in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $76,046. The income inequality in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,072

Women

47.7%

37,293

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO in 2020 was 71,365 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO.

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Occupations

73.3k

2021 Value

2.67%

1 Year growth

± 2.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 2.67%, from 71.4k employees to 73.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO, are Other managers (3,185 people), Management analysts (1,639 people), and Software developers (1,622 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.3k

2021 Value

2.67%

1 Year growth

± 2.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 2.67%, from 71.4k employees to 73.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO, are Computer Systems Design (5,028 people), Construction (4,468 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,420 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,934

Median earning men ± $2,955

$51,995

Median earning women ± $1,837

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,060), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,325), and Manufacturing ($84,528).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($84,375), Information ($81,184), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,944).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO awarded 8,679 degrees. The student population of Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 16,785 male students and 20,383 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO are White (4,615 and 54.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,037 and 24%), Black or African American (535 and 6.32%), and Unknown (473 and 5.58%).

The largest universities in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Metropolitan State University of Denver (3,635 and 41.9%), Regis University (2,297 and 26.5%), and Community College of Denver (1,130 and 13%).

The most popular majors in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO are Registered Nursing (836 and 9.63%), General Business Administration & Management (433 and 4.99%), and Social Work (291 and 3.35%).

The median tuition costs in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO are $39,260 for private four year colleges, and $5,980 and $20,432 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 37,168 (45.2% men and 54.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 37,168 students enrolled in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO, 45.2% men and 54.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,862 records, of which 51.7% were women and 48.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
803 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
291 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
208 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO was Registered Nursing with 803 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Metropolitan State University of Denver
3,635 degrees awarded
Regis University
2,297 degrees awarded
Community College of Denver
1,130 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Metropolitan State University of Denver with 3,635 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,145 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO, which is 0.568 times less than the 5,534 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,615 degrees mean that there were 2.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,037 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,260) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,631) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.18% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (38.1k), Graduate Degree (19.6k), and Some college (17k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO was $545,200 in 2021, which is 2.23 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $499,900 to $545,200, a 9.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO is 41.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO is $82,667. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $134,089, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, with respective values of $124,865 and $121,101.

Housing

Property

$545,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$14,194

$24,818

Median Property Taxes

±$1,254

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

41.2%

Homeownership

2021

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 41.2% of the housing units in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 41.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $134,089, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, with respective values of $124,865 and $121,101.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,667

Median Household Income

± $3,397

60.2k

Number of Households

± 2,192

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.2k households in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO grew to $82,667 from the previous year's value of $75,495.

The following chart displays the households in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO

0.475

2020 Wage GINI in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO

In 2021, the income inequality in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.59% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (51.6%)
Worked At Home (22.4%)
Walked (9.84%)

In 2021, 51.6% of workers in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.4%) and those who walked to work (9.84%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO (16.7k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93% of the population of Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 6.62% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1211 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1208 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1,211 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colorado in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.3% under 18 years, 37.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.96%

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

6.62%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.1%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO declined by 7.64% from 7.54% to 6.96%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.