Denver, PA

Denver, Pennsylvania

Denver, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster county, is 13 miles SW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 55 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Lancaster area. There are 3,332 residents in Denver.

The People and Families of Denver

In Denver, about 64% of adults are married. When people think of Denver, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Denver had a median family income of $53,125. Most of the residents of Denver tend to have good incomes. The town is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Denver folks tended to give their money ($3,250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Denver Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Denver that were owner-occupied was 73%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Denver, 93% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Denver, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

Denver strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 17%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Denver, PA

Comparing Denver to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Denver Almanac

Denver Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Denver Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Denver residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Denver, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Denver High Schools (2004)

COCALICO SHS
717-336-1421
Serves 1,104 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

Denver Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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