Population 5,688 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bailey
Household size in Bailey
| Period | Bailey | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Bailey are small: just 2.16 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.34 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bailey
| Period | Bailey | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.6 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.1 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Bailey skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only four of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bailey
| Period | Bailey | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.3% of households in Bailey, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bailey
Renters in Bailey
| Period | Bailey | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bailey is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bailey
| Period | Bailey | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.5% of the housing in Bailey, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 9.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bailey
| Period | Bailey | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Bailey has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The Denver area as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bailey
| Period | Bailey | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,177 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,067 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,110 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,373 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,196 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bailey costs $2,373 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,196 a month from 2006–10, a 102% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bailey
Bachelor's degrees in Bailey
| Period | Bailey | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.0% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.5% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Bailey as nationally: 38.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Denver area (49.1%). The share with a degree is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bailey
| Period | Bailey | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Bailey: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.0 points, mirroring the country. Bailey has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Colorado cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bailey
| Period | Bailey | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Bailey than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bailey compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey | 2.16 | 50.1 | 4.3% | 7.9% | 15.5% | 1990 | $2,373 | 38.5% | 97.7% | 3.8% |
| Silver Springs | 2.12 | 50.9 | 6.2% | 11.1% | 7.2% | 1989 | $2,359 | 39.3% | 97.9% | 2.7% |
| Glenisle | 2.18 | 51.5 | 2.3% | 5.0% | 26.5% | 1993 | $2,176 | 36.4% | 97.0% | 3.9% |
| Wandcrest Park | 2.39 | 46.8 | 9.3% | 3.7% | 16.2% | 1979 | $2,431 | 43.2% | 98.1% | 5.0% |
| Estabrook | 2.16 | 49.8 | 3.5% | 5.3% | 10.0% | 1987 | $2,778 | 26.2% | 98.1% | 0.1% |
| Pine | 2.37 | 50.9 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 15.9% | 1980 | $2,374 | 48.0% | 97.8% | 2.9% |
| Singleton | 1.78 | 54.6 | 3.7% | 26.1% | 16.1% | 1995 | $1,978 | 59.7% | 99.1% | 1.3% |
| Shawnee | 2.26 | 53.3 | 3.1% | 3.0% | 25.0% | 1997 | $2,379 | 34.7% | 97.7% | 2.5% |
| Sphinx Park | 2.60 | 49.8 | 2.4% | 0.0% | 25.0% | 1975 | $2,238 | 49.0% | 97.0% | 2.6% |
| Brook Forest | 2.37 | 47.5 | 4.7% | 14.5% | 13.2% | 1988 | $2,219 | 63.3% | 95.8% | 3.2% |
| Conifer | 2.47 | 47.7 | 3.4% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 1986 | $2,621 | 59.0% | 97.9% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bailey. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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