Demographics
- See also: Diversity in Denver, Colorado
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 4,749 | ||
| 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% | |
| Est. 2006 | 566,974 | [4] | 2.2% |
| U.S. Census Bureau [29][30] | |||
The United States Census Bureau estimates that, in 2006, the population of the City and County of Denver was 566,974, making it the 27th most populous U.S. city.[4] The Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated 2006 population of 2,408,750 and ranked as the 21st most populous U.S. metropolitan statistical area,[5] and the larger Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area had an estimated 2006 population of 2,927,911 and ranked as the 17th most populous U.S. metropolitan area.[7] Denver is the most populous city within a radius of 550 miles (885 kilometers).[31] Residents of the city and county of Denver are known as Denverites.
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/sq mi (1,428/km²). There are 268,540 housing units (2005) at an average density of 1,751/sq mi (676/km²).[32]
The racial make up of the city, as of 2005, is 50.3% White, 10.6% Black, 3.1% Asian American, 1.4% Native American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 1.9% from two or more races. 34.7% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.[32]
There are 250,906 households, out 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.
In the city, the population is spread out with 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 income for a household in the city is $39,500, and the median income for a family is $48,195[33]. Males have a median income of $34,232 versus $30,768 for females. The per capita income for the city is $24,101. 14.3% of the population and 10.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.3% of those under the age of 18 and 9.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.