Denver is a CDP located in Lincoln County North Carolina. Denver has a 2024 population of 2,811. Denver is currently growing at a rate of 1.3% annually but its population has decreased by -5.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,964 in 2020.
The average household income in Denver is $84,151 with a poverty rate of 4.53%. The median age in Denver is 38.6 years: 31.2 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Denver was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,545 | 92.92% |
| Two or more races | 109 | 3.98% |
| Asian | 68 | 2.48% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,138 | 2.41 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 589 | 3.21 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Non Family | 381 | 1.05 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Female | 162 | 2.46 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Male | 6 | 8.17 | 100 | 0 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 1.46% |
| Associates Degree | 149 | 7.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 719 | 37.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 4.18% |
| High School Graduate | 600 | 31.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 337 | 17.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,802 | 1,774 | 752 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 17 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,240 | $43,056 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,318 | $46,689 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,772 | $47,243 | $35,938 |
| Some College | $60,069 | $63,059 | $0 |
$45,772
Average Earnings
$47,243
Average Male
$35,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.76% of Denver residents speak only English, while 6.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,525 | 113 | 4.48% |
| Asian | 68 | 11 | 16.18% |
4.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.18%
Male Poverty Rate
3.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Denver is Asian, with 16.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Denver is White, with 4.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.83% |
| Some College | 2.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 1.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,625 | $106,466 |
| Households | $65,577 | $84,151 |
| Married Families | $77,896 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $39,813 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
152
Number of Veterans
133
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| World War II | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 6.82% |
| Black | 17 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 45.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.84%
Born in Denver
97.59%
Native Born
2.41%
Foreign Born
0.4%
Non Citizen
2.01%
Naturalized
97.59% of Denver residents were born in the United States, with 49.84% having been born in North Carolina. 0.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,811 | 36 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 2,775 | 36 | 1.31% |
| 2022 | 2,739 | -88 | -3.11% |
| 2021 | 2,827 | -137 | -4.62% |
| 2020 | 2,964 | -297 | -9.11% |
| 2019 | 3,261 | 90 | 2.84% |
| 2018 | 3,171 | 444 | 16.28% |
| 2017 | 2,727 | 440 | 19.24% |
| 2016 | 2,287 | 293 | 14.69% |
| 2015 | 1,994 | 157 | 8.55% |
| 2014 | 1,837 | 110 | 6.37% |
| 2013 | 1,727 | 29 | 1.71% |
| 2012 | 1,698 | -190 | -10.06% |
| 2011 | 1,888 | -421 | -18.23% |
| 2010 | 2,309 | 0 | 0% |