Population 8,098 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cheesman Park
Household size in Cheesman Park
| Period | Cheesman Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.60 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.63 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.72 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.59 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Cheesman Park is a place of small households, averaging 1.59 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. Only four of Denver's 53 neighborhoods 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 Cheesman Park
| Period | Cheesman Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.7 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Cheesman Park are younger than 38.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 40.3, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the south.
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 Cheesman Park
| Period | Cheesman Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cheesman Park: 3.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Cheesman Park has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Denver neighborhoods.
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 Cheesman Park
Renters in Cheesman Park
| Period | Cheesman Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.9% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.6% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.2% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.3% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Cheesman Park rent: 64.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 27.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the south.
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 Cheesman Park
| Period | Cheesman Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Cheesman Park: 7.2% 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 has fallen 5.7 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 Cheesman Park
| Period | Cheesman Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Cheesman Park is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Cheesman Park has older homes than the great majority of Denver neighborhoods.
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 Cheesman Park
| Period | Cheesman Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $778 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $928 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,306 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,769 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$991 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in Cheesman Park runs $1,769 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Denver area ($2,181). Rents are up $991 a month from 2006–10, a 127% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably 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 Cheesman Park
Bachelor's degrees in Cheesman Park
| Period | Cheesman Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.8% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 69.7% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.4% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.8% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.0 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Cheesman Park is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (75.8%) 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 16.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
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 Cheesman Park
| Period | Cheesman Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.1% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Cheesman Park: 98.9% 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 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Denver neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates: only four of 53.
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 Cheesman Park
| Period | Cheesman Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cheesman Park is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. 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).
Cheesman Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheesman Park | 1.59 | 38.6 | 3.0% | 64.3% | 7.2% | 1952 | $1,769 | 75.8% | 98.9% | 4.8% |
| Capitol Hill | 1.35 | 35.4 | 1.6% | 79.4% | 8.7% | 1972 | $1,643 | 65.8% | 96.8% | 4.5% |
| 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% |
| Golden Triangle | 1.48 | 33.4 | 1.5% | 84.8% | 7.5% | 2012 | $2,664 | 52.3% | 92.6% | 1.3% |
| Whittier | 2.10 | 33.4 | 13.6% | 49.5% | 9.2% | 1938 | $1,222 | 80.0% | 99.3% | 5.9% |
| Lincoln Park | 1.93 | 33.9 | 13.2% | 66.9% | 13.3% | 1969 | $1,890 | 47.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| Baker | 1.76 | 34.3 | 1.8% | 63.2% | 9.1% | 1964 | $1,824 | 74.2% | 96.9% | 2.5% |
| Five Points | 1.57 | 32.4 | 8.3% | 81.4% | 9.7% | 2004 | $2,099 | 67.9% | 97.4% | 5.0% |
| Skyland | 2.03 | 40.6 | 3.2% | 45.5% | 9.9% | 1951 | $2,012 | 57.1% | 92.5% | 3.3% |
| Lodo | 1.43 | 40.6 | 1.0% | 72.4% | 18.6% | 1998 | $2,346 | 74.1% | 97.4% | 5.5% |
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 Cheesman Park. 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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