Denver City is a town located in Yoakum County Texas. Denver City has a 2024 population of 4,250. Denver City is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -4.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,453 in 2020.
The average household income in Denver City is $102,967 with a poverty rate of 5.6%. The median age in Denver City is 43.7 years: 43.2 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Denver City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,036 | 69.19% |
| Two or more races | 824 | 18.78% |
| Other race | 419 | 9.55% |
| Native American | 98 | 2.23% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,584 | 2.74 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Married | 895 | 3.58 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Non Family | 474 | 1.05 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Female | 215 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
85.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 6.4% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 5.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 356 | 12.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 3.03% |
| High School Graduate | 916 | 31.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 409 | 14.22% |
| Some College | 779 | 27.09% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,899 | 1,331 | 259 |
| White | 966 | 941 | 184 |
| 2+ Races | 564 | 243 | 0 |
| Other Race | 308 | 250 | 0 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 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 white people with a rate of 19.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $73,787 | $41,279 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $68,563 | $142,663 | $28,225 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $82,514 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,418 | $81,509 | $40,581 |
| Some College | $100,726 | $118,723 | $100,235 |
$68,418
Average Earnings
$81,509
Average Male
$40,581
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.76% of Denver City residents speak only English, while 50.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,166 | 122 | 10.46% |
| Other | 419 | 121 | 28.88% |
| Hispanic | 3,176 | 121 | 3.81% |
5.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.79%
Male Poverty Rate
3.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Denver City is Other, with 28.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Denver City is Hispanic, with 3.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.23% |
| High School | 1.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,047 | $117,257 |
| Households | $84,333 | $102,967 |
| Married Families | $108,189 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $56,469 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
55.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 0.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
62.35%
Born in Denver City
78.21%
Native Born
21.79%
Foreign Born
12.83%
Non Citizen
8.96%
Naturalized
78.21% of Denver City residents were born in the United States, with 62.35% having been born in Texas. 12.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,996 | -51 | -1.26% |
| 2028 | 4,047 | -51 | -1.24% |
| 2027 | 4,098 | -50 | -1.21% |
| 2026 | 4,148 | -51 | -1.21% |
| 2025 | 4,199 | -51 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 4,250 | -51 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 4,301 | -21 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 4,322 | -56 | -1.28% |
| 2021 | 4,378 | -75 | -1.68% |
| 2020 | 4,453 | -432 | -8.84% |
| 2019 | 4,885 | 85 | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 4,800 | -17 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 4,817 | -65 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 4,882 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4,882 | 137 | 2.89% |
| 2014 | 4,745 | 95 | 2.04% |
| 2013 | 4,650 | 90 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 4,560 | 39 | 0.86% |
| 2011 | 4,521 | 60 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 4,461 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,985 | -1,160 | -22.55% |
| 1990 | 5,145 | 441 | 9.38% |
| 1980 | 4,704 | 571 | 13.82% |
| 1970 | 4,133 | -169 | -3.93% |
| 1960 | 4,302 | 306 | 7.66% |