Denver County, CO

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2020 Population

715,878

1.46% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

34.6

0.29% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11.9%

7.79% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$72,661

5.93% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$427,600

9.47% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

408,318

1.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Denver County, CO had a population of 716k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $72,661. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Denver County, CO grew from 705,576 to 715,878, a 1.46% increase and its median household income grew from $68,592 to $72,661, a 5.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Denver County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.2%), White (Hispanic) (18.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.82%), Other (Hispanic) (6.74%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.87%).

None of the households in Denver County, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.1% of the residents in Denver County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Denver County, CO are University of Denver (4,408 degrees awarded in 2020), Metropolitan State University of Denver (3,481 degrees), and Regis University (2,338 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Denver County, CO was $427,600, and the homeownership rate was 50.4%. Most people in Denver County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Denver County, CO was 2 cars per household.

Denver County, CO borders Adams County, CO, Arapahoe County, CO, and Jefferson County, CO.

About the photo: The Denver skyline past Ferril Lake in City Park

Photo by Michael Levine-Clark

United States Colorado Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO

Diversity

Denver County, CO is home to a population of 716k people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 14% of Denver County, CO residents were born outside of the country (100k people).

In 2020, there were 3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (388k people) in Denver County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 129k White (Hispanic) and 63.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Denver County, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
388k ± 1.13k
White (Hispanic)
129k ± 3.48k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
63.1k ± 1.15k

29.5%

Hispanic Population

211k people

29.5% of the people in Denver County, CO are hispanic (211k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Denver County, CO as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

14%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

100k people

15%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

106k people

As of 2020, 14% of Denver County, CO residents (100k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Denver County, CO was 15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Denver County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.6

In 2020, the median age of all people in Denver County, CO was 34.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Denver County, CO are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Denver County, CO residents was 35.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
216,688 ± 11,209 people
India
20,857 ± 3,539 people
China
19,477 ± 3,421 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 216,688 Colorado residents, followed by India with 20,857 and China with 19,477.

Citizenship

92.1%

2020 Citizenship

90.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.1% of Denver County, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Denver County, CO was 90.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Denver County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,359 ± 630
Gulf War (2001-)
7,650 ± 840
Gulf War (1990s)
3,521 ± 596

Denver County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Colorado. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Colorado, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Colorado across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Denver County, CO is $72,661. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Denver County, CO was Census Tract 32.03 with a value of $233,158, followed by Census Tract 43.03 and Census Tract 34.02, with respective values of $193,542 and $187,065.

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,644. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Denver County, CO employs 408k people. The largest industries in Denver County, CO are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (53,340 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (50,154 people), and Educational Services (36,242 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($102,400), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,774), and Utilities ($74,903).

Wages

Median Household Income

$72,661

2020 value

± $1,246

5.93%

1 Year Growth

± 2.39%

Households in Denver County, CO have a median annual income of $72,661, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $68,592 in 2019, which represents a 5.93% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Denver County, CO compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

$74,881

Average Male Salary in Colorado

± $1,620

$57,644

Average Female Salary in Colorado

± $1,321

In 2020, full-time male employees in Colorado made 1.3 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Colorado by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Colorado

Asian
$63,078 ± $5,813
White
$60,521 ± $1,078
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$55,928 ± $29,600

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Colorado workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Colorado.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Colorado by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Denver County, CO is from Colorado.

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.468

2019 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2020, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 32.03
Census Tract 43.03
Census Tract 34.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Denver County, CO was Census Tract 32.03 with a value of $233,158, followed by Census Tract 43.03 and Census Tract 34.02, with respective values of $193,542 and $187,065.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Denver County, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Denver County, CO (83.5k out of 704k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
48,864 ± 1,921
Hispanic
33,265 ± 1,694
Black
14,661 ± 1,038

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Denver County, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

408k

2020 Value

± 5,392

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 1.74%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Denver County, CO grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 402k employees to 408k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Denver County, CO, are Management Occupations (55,883 people), Sales & Related Occupations (40,897 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (38,971 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Denver County, CO.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Denver County, CO, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (55,883 people), Sales & Related Occupations (40,897 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (38,971 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Denver County, CO has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (1.94 times higher than expected), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.56 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.5 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Denver County, CO, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($91,622), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($80,957), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($78,218).

Industries

Employment by Industries

408k

2020 Value

± 5,392

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 1.74%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Denver County, CO grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 402k employees to 408k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Denver County, CO, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (53,340 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (50,154 people), and Educational Services (36,242 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Denver County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Denver County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Denver County, CO, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (53,340 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (50,154 people), and Educational Services (36,242 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Denver County, CO has an unusually high number of Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.76 times higher than expected), Information (1.71 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.55 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Denver County, CO, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($102,400), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,774), and Utilities ($74,903).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$20.7B
Machinery
$16.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($20.7B) and Machinery ($16.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Colorado.

$221B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

96.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 96.6% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$10.3B
Texas
$10.2B
Wyoming
$9.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $10.3B, followed by Texas with $10.2B and Wyoming and $9.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Denver County, CO went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 79.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (18.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%). The most partisan county was Kiowa County, CO with 88% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (79.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (18.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Denver County, CO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Colorado.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Denver County, CO

79.6% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Colorado

Kiowa County, CO
88% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Cheyenne County, CO
87.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Washington County, CO
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Colorado was Kiowa County, CO with 88% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Colorado colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Colorado

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Denver County, CO awarded 15,562 degrees. The student population of Denver County, CO is skewed towards women, with 26,350 male students and 38,497 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Denver County, CO are White (8,838 and 59%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,534 and 16.9%), Unknown (1,447 and 9.66%), and Black or African American (852 and 5.69%).

The largest universities in Denver County, CO by number of degrees awarded are University of Denver (4,408 and 28.3%), Metropolitan State University of Denver (3,481 and 22.4%), and Regis University (2,338 and 15%).

The most popular majors in Denver County, CO are Public Health Nurse (1,087 and 6.98%), Registered Nursing (807 and 5.19%), and Social Work (694 and 4.46%).

The median tuition costs in Denver County, CO are $38,208 for private four year colleges, and $5,458 and $18,806 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Public Health Nurse
1,087 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
767 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
314 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Denver County, CO was Public Health Nurse with 1,087 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Denver County, CO according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Denver
4,408 degrees awarded
Metropolitan State University of Denver
3,481 degrees awarded
Regis University
2,338 degrees awarded

$5,458

Median In-State Public

$38,208

Median Private

In 2020, the Denver County, CO institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Denver with 4,408 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

5,836

Degrees Awarded to Men

9,726

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 5,836 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Denver County, CO, which is 0.6 times less than the 9,726 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Denver County, CO by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
8,838 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,534 degrees awarded
Unknown
1,447 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Denver County, CO was White students. These 8,838 degrees mean that there were 3.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,534 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Denver County, CO was $427,600 in 2020, which is 1.86 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $390,600 to $427,600, a 9.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Denver County, CO is 50.4%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Denver County, CO have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Denver County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$427,600

2020 Median

± $4,241

$390,600

2019 Median

± $3,946

In 2020, the median property value in Denver County, CO grew to to $427,600 from the previous year's value of $390,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Denver County, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Denver County, CO the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,661

Median Household Income

± $1,246

288k

Number of Households

± 4,219

In 2020, the median household income of the 288k households in Denver County, CO grew to $72,661 from the previous year's value of $68,592.

The following chart displays the households in Denver County, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Denver County, CO distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Denver County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

50.4%

2020 Homeownership

49.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 50.4% of the housing units in Denver County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Denver County, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Denver County, CO have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Denver County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Denver County, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (66.1%)
Worked At Home (12.4%)
Carpooled (7.26%)

In 2020, 66.1% of workers in Denver County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Denver County, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Denver County, CO have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

90.4% of the population of Denver County, CO has health coverage, with 49.5% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 8.64% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Colorado was $6,804 in 2014. This is a 5.13% increase from the previous year ($6,472).

Primary care physicians in Denver County, CO see 722 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.37% decrease from the previous year (755 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1310 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 169 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Costilla County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17.9%). Additionally, Logan County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (36%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

722 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Denver County, CO

Primary care physicians in Denver County, CO see an average of 722 patients per year. This represents a 4.37% decrease from the previous year (755 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Denver County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

$6,804

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Colorado

$4,623

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,143

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,287

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Colorado (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.13%, from $6,472 to $6,804.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.6%

Uninsured

49.5%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

8.64%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Denver County, CO grew by 2.93% from 9.33% to 9.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Denver County, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.