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 $91,932 with a poverty rate of 10.49%. The median age in Denver City is 29.7 years: 29.9 years for males, and 28.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Denver City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,983 | 67.52% |
| Two or more races | 690 | 15.62% |
| Other race | 546 | 12.36% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 2.72% |
| Native American | 79 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,548 | 2.84 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Married | 798 | 3.93 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 467 | 1.08 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Female | 283 | 2.67 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 307 | 11.1% |
| Associates Degree | 195 | 7.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 228 | 8.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 0.98% |
| High School Graduate | 875 | 31.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 479 | 17.32% |
| Some College | 654 | 23.65% |
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 | 1,964 | 1,232 | 163 |
| White | 681 | 627 | 92 |
| 2+ Races | 523 | 254 | 0 |
| Other Race | 261 | 180 | 0 |
| Black | 120 | 120 | 0 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 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 13.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,083 | $0 | $40,893 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $61,740 | $78,036 | $18,653 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $80,158 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,495 | $78,304 | $24,838 |
| Some College | $87,726 | $82,731 | $88,186 |
$61,495
Average Earnings
$78,304
Average Male
$24,838
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
34.86% of Denver City residents speak only English, while 65.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 64.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,427 | 346 | 10.1% |
| Other | 546 | 285 | 52.2% |
| White | 847 | 115 | 13.58% |
10.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.1%
Male Poverty Rate
4.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Denver City is Other, with 52.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Denver City is Hispanic, with 10.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.09% |
| High School | 3.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 10.31% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,410 | $105,119 |
| Households | $81,449 | $91,932 |
| Married Families | $84,971 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $42,324 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
59
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 1.47% |
| Black | 28 | 23.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
56.7%
Born in Denver City
74.88%
Native Born
25.12%
Foreign Born
17.27%
Non Citizen
7.85%
Naturalized
74.88% of Denver City residents were born in the United States, with 56.7% having been born in Texas. 17.27% 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% |