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Denver City, TX
Town in Yoakum County, Texas.
Population
4,368
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,674
ZIP codes
0
Denver City and its ZIP codes
Denver City at a glance
- Denver City is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $85,250 a year, 9% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,800 (39% below Texas) and median rent is $1,030 a month.
Local data for Denver City, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Denver City, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,250
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$172,800
Median rent
$1,030/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.5%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,935), Irish Americans (243), Venezuelan Americans (169).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yoakum County. PPP loans are for Denver City.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,731
3,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,553
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.02M
FY 2026, $5,462 per person
How people get to work
Denver City, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.9%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Denver City, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
433
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
30
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 27°F
19.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Denver City, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.4%
U.S. 11.1% +16.3 pts
Cities near Denver City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlainsTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| SeagravesCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| SeminoleCity | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| North Hobbs, NMCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 26 |
| WellmanCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Hobbs, NMCity | 24 mi | 26.4 |
| LoopCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.5 |
| Lovington, NMCity | 28 mi | 11.2 |
| Nadine, NMCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 11.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denver City, TX in?
- Denver City is in Yoakum County, Texas.
- What is the population of Denver City, TX?
- About 4,368 people live in Denver City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denver City?
- Nearby places include Plains (15 mi), Seagraves (16 mi), Seminole (20 mi), North Hobbs, NM (21 mi), Wellman (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023