Population 12,296 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lodo
Household size in Lodo
| Period | Lodo | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.40 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.44 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.52 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.43 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Lodo are small: just 1.43 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. Only one 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 Lodo
| Period | Lodo | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.9 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.4 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.6 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Lodo are younger than 40.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Denver area overall, where the median age is 38.5. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.4, as it has nationally.
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 Lodo
| Period | Lodo | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 0.6% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.8% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lodo: 1.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. No other Denver neighborhood has 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 Lodo
Renters in Lodo
| Period | Lodo | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.8% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.9% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.2% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 72.4% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lodo rent: 72.4% 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, 56.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Lodo
| Period | Lodo | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.6% of the housing in Lodo, 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. No other Denver neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
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 Lodo
| Period | Lodo | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Lodo has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 Lodo
| Period | Lodo | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,175 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,381 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,593 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,346 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,170 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lodo costs $2,346 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,170 a month from 2006–10, a 100% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Lodo
Bachelor's degrees in Lodo
| Period | Lodo | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.5% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.4% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.3% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.1% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Lodo: 74.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Lodo
| Period | Lodo | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Lodo: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Lodo has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Denver neighborhoods.
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 Lodo
| Period | Lodo | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lodo is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Denver area as a whole (4.4%). 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).
Lodo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Highland | 1.67 | 34.0 | 2.6% | 63.4% | 8.4% | 1990 | $2,416 | 82.3% | 96.3% | 2.2% |
| Lincoln Park | 1.93 | 33.9 | 13.2% | 66.9% | 13.3% | 1969 | $1,890 | 47.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| Golden Triangle | 1.48 | 33.4 | 1.5% | 84.8% | 7.5% | 2012 | $2,664 | 52.3% | 92.6% | 1.3% |
| Jefferson Park | 1.76 | 31.5 | 6.8% | 75.4% | 6.7% | 2006 | $1,811 | 77.7% | 93.1% | 2.6% |
| Capitol Hill | 1.35 | 35.4 | 1.6% | 79.4% | 8.7% | 1972 | $1,643 | 65.8% | 96.8% | 4.5% |
| Whittier | 2.10 | 33.4 | 13.6% | 49.5% | 9.2% | 1938 | $1,222 | 80.0% | 99.3% | 5.9% |
| Sunnyside | 2.04 | 34.9 | 11.5% | 39.6% | 7.5% | 1953 | $1,787 | 66.2% | 85.9% | 6.2% |
| Sloan Lake | 2.13 | 36.1 | 5.6% | 38.2% | 9.9% | 1956 | $2,032 | 71.8% | 97.0% | 4.3% |
| Central West Denver | 2.15 | 33.9 | 15.8% | 68.6% | 8.6% | 1984 | $1,405 | 38.2% | 85.8% | 6.9% |
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 Lodo. 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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