Population 57,200 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Central East Denver
Household size in Central East Denver
| Period | Central East Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.11 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.13 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Central East Denver is a place of small households, averaging 2.10 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Central East Denver
| Period | Central East Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.3, the median age in Central East Denver is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 36.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Central East Denver
| Period | Central East Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Central East Denver than nationally: 9.3%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Denver area.
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 Central East Denver
Renters in Central East Denver
| Period | Central East Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.6% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.1% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.2% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Central East Denver: 50.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 25.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the east. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Central East Denver
| Period | Central East Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Central East Denver: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Denver area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Central East Denver
| Period | Central East Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Central East Denver is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 Central East Denver
| Period | Central East Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $987 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,145 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,601 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,974 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$988 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Central East Denver pays $1,974 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Denver area overall ($2,181). Rent has climbed $988 a month since 2006–10, up 100%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.2% of the typical renter's income, just over 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 Central East Denver
Bachelor's degrees in Central East Denver
| Period | Central East Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.3% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.0% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.7% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.5% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Central East Denver is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (68.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.2 points since 2006–10, 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 Central East Denver
| Period | Central East Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Central East Denver is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Central East Denver
| Period | Central East Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Central East Denver runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Central East Denver 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central East Denver | 2.10 | 39.3 | 9.3% | 50.2% | 7.1% | 1967 | $1,974 | 68.5% | 93.9% | 4.5% |
| South Park Hill | 2.40 | 43.3 | 5.2% | 14.5% | 3.6% | 1940 | $1,788 | 80.1% | 98.9% | 4.8% |
| Park Hill | 2.51 | 38.1 | 18.5% | 30.3% | 4.3% | 1958 | $1,938 | 59.4% | 90.1% | 5.2% |
| City Park | 1.67 | 36.2 | 7.9% | 68.5% | 7.6% | 1970 | $1,639 | 68.2% | 97.2% | 2.5% |
| Cheesman Park | 1.59 | 38.6 | 3.0% | 64.3% | 7.2% | 1952 | $1,769 | 75.8% | 98.9% | 4.8% |
| Skyland | 2.03 | 40.6 | 3.2% | 45.5% | 9.9% | 1951 | $2,012 | 57.1% | 92.5% | 3.3% |
| Delmar Parkway | 3.03 | 31.3 | 23.6% | 54.9% | 8.1% | 1963 | $1,701 | 17.4% | 69.2% | 9.9% |
| Clayton | 2.43 | 32.3 | 7.0% | 47.2% | 7.1% | 1954 | $1,746 | 49.1% | 84.2% | 7.6% |
| Whittier | 2.10 | 33.4 | 13.6% | 49.5% | 9.2% | 1938 | $1,222 | 80.0% | 99.3% | 5.9% |
| North Aurora | 2.93 | 30.9 | 20.6% | 75.5% | 7.7% | 1965 | $1,564 | 15.3% | 63.1% | 9.2% |
| Alamo Placita | 1.60 | 36.1 | 1.8% | 65.2% | 7.6% | 1969 | $2,027 | 82.0% | 98.5% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Anaheim Hills, Anaheim, CA · The Heights, Jersey City, NJ · Northeast, Virginia Beach, VA · Rogers Park, Chicago, IL · Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA · South of Market, San Francisco, CA · Southeast, Anaheim, CA · West Columbus Interim, Hilliard, OH · Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA · Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
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 Central East Denver. 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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