Population 5,684 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jefferson Park
Household size in Jefferson Park
| Period | Jefferson Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.09 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.75 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.76 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.68 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Jefferson Park are small: just 1.76 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 2.44 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Jefferson Park
| Period | Jefferson Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.3 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.5 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.5 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.5, Jefferson Park 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 30.6, as it has nationally. Of Denver's 53 neighborhoods, only four are younger.
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 Jefferson Park
| Period | Jefferson Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −13.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.8% of households in Jefferson Park, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 13.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Jefferson Park
Renters in Jefferson Park
| Period | Jefferson Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.7% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.5% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.1% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.4% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Jefferson Park: 75.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About one in seven owners (14.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Denver neighborhoods have a higher share of renters: only three of 53.
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 Jefferson Park
| Period | Jefferson Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Jefferson Park: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Denver area. Vacancy has fallen 11.1 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 Jefferson Park
| Period | Jefferson Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +57 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Jefferson Park has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1948 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of Denver's 53 neighborhoods, only four have newer homes.
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 Jefferson Park
| Period | Jefferson Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $674 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $757 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,324 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,811 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,136 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jefferson Park costs $1,811 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Denver area overall ($2,181). Rents are up $1,136 a month from 2006–10, a 169% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.8% 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 Jefferson Park
Bachelor's degrees in Jefferson Park
| Period | Jefferson Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.3% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.2% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.7% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +50.9 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Jefferson Park is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (77.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 50.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Jefferson Park has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Denver neighborhoods.
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 Jefferson Park
| Period | Jefferson Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.4% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.1% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.5% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Jefferson Park is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Denver area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 15.8 points, a much bigger 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 Jefferson Park
| Period | Jefferson Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Jefferson Park has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, as it has 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).
Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Park | 1.76 | 31.5 | 6.8% | 75.4% | 6.7% | 2006 | $1,811 | 77.7% | 93.1% | 2.6% |
| Sloan Lake | 2.13 | 36.1 | 5.6% | 38.2% | 9.9% | 1956 | $2,032 | 71.8% | 97.0% | 4.3% |
| Highland | 1.67 | 34.0 | 2.6% | 63.4% | 8.4% | 1990 | $2,416 | 82.3% | 96.3% | 2.2% |
| West Highland | 1.89 | 36.1 | 3.4% | 44.0% | 5.7% | 1958 | $2,078 | 68.3% | 98.6% | 3.0% |
| Central West Denver | 2.15 | 33.9 | 15.8% | 68.6% | 8.6% | 1984 | $1,405 | 38.2% | 85.8% | 6.9% |
| Lodo | 1.43 | 40.6 | 1.0% | 72.4% | 18.6% | 1998 | $2,346 | 74.1% | 97.4% | 5.5% |
| West Colfax | 1.95 | 32.5 | 10.0% | 62.2% | 10.5% | 1993 | $1,791 | 59.9% | 93.6% | 4.8% |
| Sunnyside | 2.04 | 34.9 | 11.5% | 39.6% | 7.5% | 1953 | $1,787 | 66.2% | 85.9% | 6.2% |
| Lincoln Park | 1.93 | 33.9 | 13.2% | 66.9% | 13.3% | 1969 | $1,890 | 47.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| Berkeley | 2.05 | 39.3 | 7.3% | 32.0% | 6.0% | 1964 | $2,052 | 74.7% | 95.7% | 3.9% |
| Villa Park | 2.59 | 30.0 | 13.6% | 49.1% | 7.2% | 1959 | $1,780 | 33.6% | 73.1% | 6.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Union Square, Lakewood, CO · Chickasaw, Louisville, KY · Clemente Ranch, Chandler, AZ · Coliseum, Oakland, CA · College Hill, Wichita, KS · Crestwood, Tuckahoe, NY · Crown Hill, Seattle, WA · Dam East-West, Aurora, CO · Darnestown, Gaithersburg, MD · Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, 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 Jefferson 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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