Population 115,791 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Southeastern Denver
Household size in Southeastern Denver
| Period | Southeastern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.98 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.04 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Southeastern Denver is a place of small households, averaging 2.06 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 1.98 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 Southeastern Denver
| Period | Southeastern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.5 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 38.9, the median age in Southeastern Denver is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has dropped from 40.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the north.
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 Southeastern Denver
| Period | Southeastern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 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 Southeastern Denver: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Southeastern Denver
Renters in Southeastern Denver
| Period | Southeastern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.9% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.5% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.6% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.9% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Southeastern Denver: 54.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About a third of owners (34.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the center. The renter share is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Southeastern Denver
| Period | Southeastern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Southeastern Denver: 7.5% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 points, 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 Southeastern Denver
| Period | Southeastern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Southeastern Denver are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the wider Denver area, where the median home dates to 1987. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 Southeastern Denver
| Period | Southeastern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $965 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,075 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,406 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,905 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$940 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Southeastern Denver pays $1,905 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 as a whole ($2,181). Rent has climbed $940 a month since 2006–10, up 97%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Southeastern Denver
Bachelor's degrees in Southeastern Denver
| Period | Southeastern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.7% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.8% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.5% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Southeastern Denver is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south 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 Southeastern Denver
| Period | Southeastern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.7% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Southeastern Denver: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.9 points from 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 Southeastern Denver
| Period | Southeastern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Southeastern Denver is close to the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Southeastern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Denver | 2.06 | 38.9 | 8.1% | 54.9% | 7.5% | 1977 | $1,905 | 56.5% | 94.7% | 5.0% |
| Hampden | 2.03 | 34.8 | 9.4% | 72.9% | 16.5% | 1979 | $1,700 | 44.5% | 91.1% | 4.3% |
| University Hills | 2.16 | 38.6 | 5.6% | 48.5% | 7.3% | 1977 | $2,463 | 66.2% | 96.7% | 3.1% |
| Cherry Creek | 2.24 | 46.6 | 7.9% | 39.6% | 9.2% | 1989 | $2,637 | 77.0% | 97.9% | 2.5% |
| Dayton Triangle | 2.16 | 32.3 | 15.4% | 69.3% | 8.8% | 1989 | $1,855 | 41.2% | 90.6% | 6.3% |
| Wellshire | 2.36 | 49.7 | 3.6% | 15.8% | 10.2% | 1964 | $2,048 | 90.7% | 100.0% | 4.1% |
| University | 1.95 | 33.8 | 2.8% | 57.5% | 7.0% | 1972 | $2,028 | 74.9% | 98.8% | 6.0% |
| Village East | 2.61 | 42.8 | 6.2% | 34.2% | 7.0% | 1984 | $2,007 | 40.4% | 90.2% | 5.0% |
| Hampden South | 1.87 | 36.9 | 10.3% | 67.6% | 9.1% | 1993 | $2,116 | 58.0% | 95.7% | 5.5% |
| Expo Park | 2.56 | 34.6 | 11.9% | 57.4% | 4.7% | 1983 | $1,676 | 32.0% | 83.3% | 6.7% |
| Dam East-West | 2.15 | 43.0 | 2.5% | 15.6% | 11.1% | 1978 | $2,216 | 51.7% | 98.7% | 7.0% |
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 Southeastern 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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