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Demographics

Age

Metro Denver's population is young, with a median age of 34.5 years, compared to the U.S. median age of 36.4. Only 9.2 percent of Metro Denver's population is above 65 years, compared to the national average of 12.1 percent.

Young, college-educated workers move to Metro Denver because of its high-tech economic base and quality environment. The state and region's job growth has consistently out-paced national growth over the past five years.

Population by Age and Gender, 2007


Age

Total

Males

Females

Percent of Total

0 to 14

577,202

295,276

281,923

21.3%

15 to 24

394,115

202,659

191,456

14.5%

25 to 34

356,500

184,671

171,828

13.1%

35 to 44

426,518

218,264

208,253

15.7%

45 to 54

415,088

207,063

208,026

15.3%

55 to 64

292,880

144,258

148,623

10.8%

65 & Older

249,962

106,204

143,757

9.2%

Total

2,712,263

1,358,397

1,353,866

100%
























Source: Colorado Division of Local Government, Demography Office
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