Population 24,163 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Capitol Hill
Household size in Capitol Hill
| Period | Capitol Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.35 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.42 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.42 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.35 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Capitol Hill are small: just 1.35 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. No other Denver neighborhood has 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 Capitol Hill
| Period | Capitol Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.8 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.7 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.4 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.4, Capitol Hill is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.1, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the west.
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 Capitol Hill
| Period | Capitol Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Capitol Hill: 1.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of Denver's 53 neighborhoods 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 Capitol Hill
Renters in Capitol Hill
| Period | Capitol Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 79.8% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 79.4% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Capitol Hill: 79.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About a quarter of owners (25.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, mirroring the country. Of Denver's 53 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of renters.
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 Capitol Hill
| Period | Capitol Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Capitol Hill is close to the national rate: 8.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Denver area overall (6.0%). Vacancy has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Capitol Hill
| Period | Capitol Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in Capitol Hill leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 Capitol Hill
| Period | Capitol Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $708 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $864 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,252 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,643 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$935 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Capitol Hill costs $1,643 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Denver area as a whole ($2,181). Rents are up $935 a month from 2006–10, a 132% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Capitol Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Capitol Hill
| Period | Capitol Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.6% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.5% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.7% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.8% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.2 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Capitol Hill is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Capitol Hill
| Period | Capitol Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Capitol Hill: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Capitol Hill
| Period | Capitol Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Capitol Hill than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Capitol Hill compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill | 1.35 | 35.4 | 1.6% | 79.4% | 8.7% | 1972 | $1,643 | 65.8% | 96.8% | 4.5% |
| Golden Triangle | 1.48 | 33.4 | 1.5% | 84.8% | 7.5% | 2012 | $2,664 | 52.3% | 92.6% | 1.3% |
| Cheesman Park | 1.59 | 38.6 | 3.0% | 64.3% | 7.2% | 1952 | $1,769 | 75.8% | 98.9% | 4.8% |
| Lincoln Park | 1.93 | 33.9 | 13.2% | 66.9% | 13.3% | 1969 | $1,890 | 47.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| City Park | 1.67 | 36.2 | 7.9% | 68.5% | 7.6% | 1970 | $1,639 | 68.2% | 97.2% | 2.5% |
| Alamo Placita | 1.60 | 36.1 | 1.8% | 65.2% | 7.6% | 1969 | $2,027 | 82.0% | 98.5% | 2.8% |
| Lodo | 1.43 | 40.6 | 1.0% | 72.4% | 18.6% | 1998 | $2,346 | 74.1% | 97.4% | 5.5% |
| Five Points | 1.57 | 32.4 | 8.3% | 81.4% | 9.7% | 2004 | $2,099 | 67.9% | 97.4% | 5.0% |
| Baker | 1.76 | 34.3 | 1.8% | 63.2% | 9.1% | 1964 | $1,824 | 74.2% | 96.9% | 2.5% |
| Whittier | 2.10 | 33.4 | 13.6% | 49.5% | 9.2% | 1938 | $1,222 | 80.0% | 99.3% | 5.9% |
| Cole | 2.46 | 33.7 | 13.4% | 46.5% | 10.2% | 1938 | $1,985 | 51.9% | 84.8% | 7.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Shadow Creek Ranch, Pearland, TX · Lakewood Heights, Atlanta, GA · Portar Ranch, Northridge, CA · Greater Upper Marlboro, Brock Hall, MD · Highland, St. Paul, MN · Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA · Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK · Pocket, Sacramento, CA · Oxon Hill-Glassmanor, Oxon Hill, MD · Oakland City, Atlanta, GA
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 Capitol Hill. 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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