Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO

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2021 Population

175,959

1.32% 1-year decline

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.1

0.276% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

9.74% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$70,164

6.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$447,300

7.55% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

99,014

0.743% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO had a population of 176k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $70,164. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO declined from 178,308 to 175,959, a −1.32% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,094 to $70,164, a 6.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.7%), White (Hispanic) (6.83%), Other (Hispanic) (5.58%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.47%).

21.6% of the households in Denver City (Southeast) 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.

91.4% of the residents in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO are Aspen University (2,187 degrees awarded in 2021) and Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology (93 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO was $447,300, and the homeownership rate was 43.2%.

Most people in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO borders Aurora (Southwest) & Centennial (East) Cities PUMA, CO, Aurora City (Northwest) PUMA, CO, Centennial (West & Central) & Greenwood Village Cities PUMA, CO, Denver City (Northeast) PUMA, CO, and Denver City (South Central) PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO is home to a population of 176k people, from which 91.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.2% of Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (28.5k people).

In 2021, there were 5.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12k White (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 (Southeast) PUMA, CO are Spanish (14,635 households), Arabic (4,022 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (3,249 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

88,911

Women

50.5%

87,123

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 176,034 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

91.4%

2021 Citizenship

91.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.4% of Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO was 91.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 2.7k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.7k ± 2.01k
White (Hispanic)
12k ± 1.37k

16.5%

Hispanic Population

29k people

16.5% of the people in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO are hispanic (29k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,914 ± 1,519 people
Sudan
1,447 ± 930 people
Ethiopia
1,165 ± 835 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 3,914 Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO residents, followed by Sudan with 1,447 and Ethiopia with 1,165.

Foreign-Born Population

16.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

28.5k people

16.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

29k people

As of 2021, 16.2% of Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO residents (28.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO was 16.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
14,635 households (8.81%)
Arabic
4,022 households (2.42%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
3,249 households (1.95%)

21.6% of the households in Denver City (Southeast) 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 (Southeast) PUMA, CO was Spanish. 8.81% of the households in Denver City (Southeast) 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

Vietnam
2,499 ± 369
Gulf War (2001-)
1,969 ± 381
Gulf War (1990s)
950 ± 265

Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO employs 99k people. The largest industries in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO are Restaurants & Food Services (7,044 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,032 people), and Construction (4,754 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($300,218), Communications, & audio & video equipment manufacturing ($229,271), and Offices of physicians ($150,083).

Males in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,178. The income inequality in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

47,048

Women

47.9%

51,236

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO in 2020 was 98,284 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

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

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Occupations

99k

2021 Value

0.743%

1 Year growth

± 0.743%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 0.743%, from 98.3k employees to 99k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO, are Other managers (3,413 people), Retail salespersons (1,982 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,883 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Denver City (Southeast) 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

99k

2021 Value

0.743%

1 Year growth

± 0.743%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 0.743%, from 98.3k employees to 99k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,044 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,032 people), and Construction (4,754 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,134

Median earning men ± $1,245

$43,626

Median earning women ± $1,357

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,518), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,368), and Public Administration ($71,943).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,917), Public Administration ($62,194), and Information ($59,563).

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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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 (Southeast) 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 (Southeast) PUMA, CO awarded 2,280 degrees. The student population of Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,469 male students and 8,737 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO are White (1,011 and 44.3%), followed by Unknown (524 and 23%), Black or African American (363 and 15.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (174 and 7.63%).

The largest universities in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Aspen University (2,187 and 95.9%) and Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology (93 and 4.08%).

The most popular majors in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO are Public Health Nurse (1,430 and 62.7%), Adult Health Nurse (455 and 20%), and General Business Administration & Management (59 and 2.59%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,206 (14.4% men and 85.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,206 students enrolled in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO, 14.4% men and 85.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,982 records, of which 87.1% were women and 12.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
27 degree-majors awarded
Public Health Nurse
1,430 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
49 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 27 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Aspen University
2,187 degrees awarded
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
93 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Aspen University with 2,187 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 335 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO, which is 0.172 times less than the 1,945 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 1,011 degrees mean that there were 1.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 524 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 for-profit, 2-year ($12,338) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($625) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) 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, 0.931% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.31% 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 (Southeast) PUMA, CO in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (48.3k), Graduate Degree (28.1k), and Some college (27.2k).

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 (Southeast) PUMA, CO was $447,300 in 2021, which is 1.83 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $415,900 to $447,300, a 7.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO is 43.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO is $70,164. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Denver City (Southeast) 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

$447,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,463

$36,394

Median Property Taxes

±$1,393

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 (Southeast) 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 (Southeast) PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

43.2%

Homeownership

2021

70.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 43.2% of the housing units in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Denver City (Southeast) 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 (Southeast) 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 (Southeast) 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.

$70,164

Median Household Income

± $2,305

84.2k

Number of Households

± 2,431

In 2021, the median household income of the 84.2k households in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO grew to $70,164 from the previous year's value of $66,094.

The following chart displays the households in Denver City (Southeast) 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.462

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

0.453

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

In 2021, the income inequality in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.13% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (66.1%)
Worked At Home (15.2%)
Carpooled (8.32%)

In 2021, 66.1% of workers in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.32%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.07% of the workforce in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Denver City (Southeast) 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 (Southeast) 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 (Southeast) PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO (18.3k out of 175k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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

91.4% of the population of Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 50.9% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.6% under 18 years, 29.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.58%

Uninsured

50.9%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.1%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Denver City (Southeast) PUMA, CO grew by 2.56% from 8.36% to 8.58%.

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