Population 51,529 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Southwestern Denver
Household size in Southwestern Denver
| Period | Southwestern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Southwestern Denver is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.54 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 Southwestern Denver
| Period | Southwestern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Southwestern Denver is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.1, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southwest.
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 Southwestern Denver
| Period | Southwestern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Southwestern Denver (12.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Denver area overall (9.6%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Southwestern Denver
Renters in Southwestern Denver
| Period | Southwestern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.9% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.7% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.7% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Southwestern Denver rent their homes (42.7%), above the national share of 34.8%. About three in ten owners (30.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the south. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 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 Southwestern Denver
| Period | Southwestern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Southwestern Denver: 7.0% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Southwestern Denver
| Period | Southwestern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Southwestern Denver are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, 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 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 Southwestern Denver
| Period | Southwestern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $945 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $975 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,358 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,883 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$939 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Southwestern Denver pays $1,883 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Denver area overall ($2,181). Rent has climbed $939 a month since 2006–10, up 99%, 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 Southwestern Denver
Bachelor's degrees in Southwestern Denver
| Period | Southwestern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.8% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Southwestern Denver than nationally: 43.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in the Denver area overall (49.1%). The share with a degree is up 15.4 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 Southwestern Denver
| Period | Southwestern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.7% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.4% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.8% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Southwestern Denver have finished high school as nationally: 90.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Denver area (92.1%). The share with a diploma is up 7.7 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 Southwestern Denver
| Period | Southwestern Denver | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Southwestern Denver runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Southwestern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Denver | 2.36 | 37.8 | 12.0% | 42.7% | 7.0% | 1978 | $1,883 | 43.8% | 90.5% | 4.5% |
| Harvey Park | 2.48 | 41.0 | 13.4% | 22.4% | 5.8% | 1958 | $1,687 | 27.3% | 78.9% | 5.0% |
| Mar Lee | 3.15 | 32.6 | 16.3% | 41.3% | 3.3% | 1962 | $1,945 | 27.4% | 68.9% | 4.5% |
| Lasley | 2.72 | 37.8 | 12.5% | 31.9% | 2.6% | 1974 | $1,951 | 29.2% | 93.1% | 4.8% |
| Ruby Hill | 2.62 | 40.2 | 17.7% | 45.7% | 6.6% | 1960 | $1,165 | 26.4% | 68.5% | 6.5% |
| Bear Creek | 2.11 | 34.3 | 11.6% | 51.7% | 6.8% | 1987 | $1,987 | 42.0% | 95.9% | 4.4% |
| Marston | 2.19 | 37.8 | 11.9% | 44.1% | 5.1% | 1990 | $2,196 | 46.6% | 95.0% | 3.8% |
| Westwood | 3.16 | 29.7 | 23.3% | 57.2% | 4.0% | 1963 | $1,585 | 12.0% | 59.7% | 4.8% |
| South Alameda | 1.83 | 34.9 | 10.7% | 76.2% | 9.8% | 1985 | $1,466 | 37.5% | 88.6% | 1.3% |
| Athmar Park | 2.64 | 34.5 | 11.0% | 30.7% | 5.1% | 1953 | $1,620 | 30.9% | 73.5% | 5.6% |
| Kendrick Lake | 2.20 | 46.3 | 6.2% | 33.0% | 4.4% | 1971 | $2,156 | 42.2% | 94.5% | 5.6% |
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 Southwestern 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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