Population 3,048 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Valverde
Household size in Valverde
| Period | Valverde | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.46 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.13 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.47 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −1.28 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Valverde is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.46, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Valverde
| Period | Valverde | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.8 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.7 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.6 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Valverde is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.7, against 40.1 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Denver area.
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 Valverde
| Period | Valverde | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Valverde than nationally: 13.0%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Denver neighborhoods, Valverde has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 Valverde
Renters in Valverde
| Period | Valverde | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.4% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.5% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.5% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Valverde rent: 56.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About three in ten owners (29.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Valverde
| Period | Valverde | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Valverde as nationally: 9.7%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Denver area overall (6.0%).
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 Valverde
| Period | Valverde | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Valverde is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Valverde
| Period | Valverde | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $656 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $785 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,254 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,284 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$628 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Valverde costs $1,284 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 35.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only two of Denver's 53 neighborhoods have lower rents.
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 Valverde
Bachelor's degrees in Valverde
| Period | Valverde | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.2 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Valverde: 24.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Of Denver's 53 neighborhoods, only four have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Valverde
| Period | Valverde | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.7% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 51.8% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 64.8% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.0% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +21.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Valverde never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Compared with other Denver neighborhoods, Valverde has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 Valverde
| Period | Valverde | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Valverde has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Valverde has lower unemployment than at least four in five Denver neighborhoods. 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).
Valverde 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valverde | 2.18 | 37.7 | 13.0% | 56.5% | 9.7% | 1957 | $1,284 | 24.2% | 80.0% | 3.0% |
| Barnum | 2.65 | 40.0 | 13.1% | 36.6% | 9.5% | 1948 | $1,459 | 24.3% | 69.7% | 5.5% |
| Athmar Park | 2.64 | 34.5 | 11.0% | 30.7% | 5.1% | 1953 | $1,620 | 30.9% | 73.5% | 5.6% |
| Westwood | 3.16 | 29.7 | 23.3% | 57.2% | 4.0% | 1963 | $1,585 | 12.0% | 59.7% | 4.8% |
| Baker | 1.76 | 34.3 | 1.8% | 63.2% | 9.1% | 1964 | $1,824 | 74.2% | 96.9% | 2.5% |
| Barnum West | 2.59 | 44.5 | 16.6% | 19.8% | 2.8% | 1956 | $1,822 | 23.5% | 68.9% | 3.7% |
| Lincoln Park | 1.93 | 33.9 | 13.2% | 66.9% | 13.3% | 1969 | $1,890 | 47.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| Villa Park | 2.59 | 30.0 | 13.6% | 49.1% | 7.2% | 1959 | $1,780 | 33.6% | 73.1% | 6.7% |
| Central West Denver | 2.15 | 33.9 | 15.8% | 68.6% | 8.6% | 1984 | $1,405 | 38.2% | 85.8% | 6.9% |
| Ruby Hill | 2.62 | 40.2 | 17.7% | 45.7% | 6.6% | 1960 | $1,165 | 26.4% | 68.5% | 6.5% |
| Golden Triangle | 1.48 | 33.4 | 1.5% | 84.8% | 7.5% | 2012 | $2,664 | 52.3% | 92.6% | 1.3% |
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 Valverde. 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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