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

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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.

geosearchPopulation & 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).

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.

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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.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Denver City (Northwest) PUMA, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    72.2k ± 2.12k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    17.6k ± 1.49k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    7.96k ± 1.16k
28.5%
Hispanic Population
33.5k 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.

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

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    5,273 ± 1,742 people
  2. China
    416 ± 500 people
  3. 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.

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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.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    16,284 households (14.5%)
  2. German
    580 households (0.516%)
  3. 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.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,470 ± 339
  2. Vietnam
    1,180 ± 264
  3. 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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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).

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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 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
  1. $23.8B
  2. $17.7B
  3. $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).

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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.

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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
  1. $9.69B
  2. $8.1B
  3. $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).

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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.

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet
Senator from Colorado3
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 Colorado2
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.

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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.

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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.

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).

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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.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 803 degrees awarded
  2. 291 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 3,635 degrees awarded
  2. 2,297 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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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.

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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).

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homeHousing & 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.

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.

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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%.

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Income by Location

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (51.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (22.4%)
  3. 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%).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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).

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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.

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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%.

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