Population 3,361 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wellshire
Household size in Wellshire
| Period | Wellshire | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Wellshire 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. Compared with other Denver neighborhoods, though, Wellshire has larger households than most.
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 Wellshire
| Period | Wellshire | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Wellshire skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.2 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Wellshire has the oldest population of any Denver neighborhood.
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 Wellshire
| Period | Wellshire | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.6% of households in Wellshire, well below the national share of 11.6%. Wellshire has a lower share of single-parent households than most Denver neighborhoods.
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 Wellshire
Renters in Wellshire
| Period | Wellshire | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.8% of households in Wellshire rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 46.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Denver neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
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 Wellshire
| Period | Wellshire | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Wellshire is close to the national rate: 10.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Denver area as a whole (6.0%). Few Denver neighborhoods have a higher vacancy rate: only four of 53.
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 Wellshire
| Period | Wellshire | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Wellshire is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, 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 Wellshire
| Period | Wellshire | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,384 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,615 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,972 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,048 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$664 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wellshire costs $2,048 a month with 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). The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Wellshire
Bachelor's degrees in Wellshire
| Period | Wellshire | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.5% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 73.5% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.2% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.3 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Wellshire: 90.7% 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. Wellshire has the highest share of college graduates of any Denver neighborhood.
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 Wellshire
| Period | Wellshire | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.8% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.6% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 100.0% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Wellshire: 100.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Wellshire has the highest share of high school graduates of any Denver neighborhood.
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 Wellshire
| Period | Wellshire | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.1% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Wellshire runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. The picture is much the same across the Denver area. 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).
Wellshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| University Hills | 2.16 | 38.6 | 5.6% | 48.5% | 7.3% | 1977 | $2,463 | 66.2% | 96.7% | 3.1% |
| Platt Park | 2.17 | 40.0 | 4.2% | 36.4% | 5.6% | 1953 | $2,608 | 79.9% | 97.9% | 1.7% |
| Southeastern Denver | 2.06 | 38.9 | 8.1% | 54.9% | 7.5% | 1977 | $1,905 | 56.5% | 94.7% | 5.0% |
| Washington Park | 2.11 | 41.4 | 1.7% | 31.5% | 5.0% | 1952 | $2,265 | 82.6% | 99.1% | 2.9% |
| Cherry Creek | 2.24 | 46.6 | 7.9% | 39.6% | 9.2% | 1989 | $2,637 | 77.0% | 97.9% | 2.5% |
| Hampden South | 1.87 | 36.9 | 10.3% | 67.6% | 9.1% | 1993 | $2,116 | 58.0% | 95.7% | 5.5% |
| Hampden | 2.03 | 34.8 | 9.4% | 72.9% | 16.5% | 1979 | $1,700 | 44.5% | 91.1% | 4.3% |
| Ruby Hill | 2.62 | 40.2 | 17.7% | 45.7% | 6.6% | 1960 | $1,165 | 26.4% | 68.5% | 6.5% |
| Alamo Placita | 1.60 | 36.1 | 1.8% | 65.2% | 7.6% | 1969 | $2,027 | 82.0% | 98.5% | 2.8% |
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 Wellshire. 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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