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Denver, IA
City in Bremer County, Iowa.
Population
2,379
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,399
ZIP codes
0
Denver and its ZIP codes
Denver at a glance
- Denver is about 24 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 148th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $92,000, 23% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,200 (10% above Iowa) and median rent is $859 a month.
Local data for Denver, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Denver, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,000
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$229,200
Median rent
$859/mo
Homeownership
82.4%
Bachelor's or higher
41.2%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,183), Irish Americans (474), Norwegian Americans (211).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bremer County. PPP loans are for Denver.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,979
9,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,726
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $7,362 per person
How people get to work
Denver, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Denver, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
502
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
107
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Denver, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Denver
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReadlynCity | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| JanesvilleCity | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| WaverlyCity | 8.1 mi | 11.3 |
| TripoliCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| DunkertonCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| WaterlooCity | 12 mi | 61.6 |
| Cedar FallsCity | 12 mi | 29.4 |
| Shell RockCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| EvansdaleCity | 14 mi | 4 |
| FairbankCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Elk Run HeightsCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| RaymondCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| FrederikaCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| PlainfieldCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| New HartfordCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| SumnerCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denver, IA in?
- Denver is in Bremer County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Denver, IA?
- About 2,379 people live in Denver, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denver?
- Nearby places include Readlyn (6 mi), Janesville (6.8 mi), Waverly (8.1 mi), Tripoli (11 mi), Dunkerton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023