Non-Latino White Denver Public School students grades 1-12 as a percent of total enrollment in grades 1 through 12. Source: Denver Public Schools.
% DPS African-American Students
African-American Denver Public School students grades 1-12 as a percent of total enrollment in grades 1 through 12. Source: Denver Public Schools.
% DPS Latino Students
Latino Denver Public School students grades 1-12 as a percent of total enrollment in grades 1 through 12. Source: Denver Public Schools.
% DPS Other Race Students
Denver Public School students grades 1-12 of other race or ethnicity as a percent of total enrollment in grades 1 through 12. Source: Denver Public Schools.
% DPS Children Receiving Free School lunch
Number of students grades K-12 receiving free school lunches as a percent of total student enrollment grades K-12. Note that because some kindergartners receive free lunches but are not included in the enrollment data for grades K-12, the percent of students receiving free school lunch can exceed 100% in some neighborhoods. To qualify for the federal Free School Lunch Program, family income must not exceed 130% of federal poverty guidelines. Source: Denver Public Schools.
Newborns
Indicator
Regis
Denver
Data Year
Map
Premature Birth Rate *
0
9.86
2008
Low Birth Weight Rate *
8.2
9.58
2008
% Births to Women Receiving Late or No Prenatal Care *
Number of live births of infants born prematurely and not fully developed as a result of a shortened length of gestation (born after 20 weeks and before 37 weeks gestation) per 100 live births. Due to confidentiality of vital statistics data, when there are fewer than three events in a category, the data have been replaced with a zero (0). Therefore, a zero represents any value under three. (This includes data used in the calculation of percentages and rates). Source: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
Low Birth Weight Rate *
Number of live births of infants born weighing less than 5.5 pounds per 100 live births. Due to confidentiality of vital statistics data, when there are fewer than three events in a category, the data have been replaced with a zero (0). Therefore, a zero represents any value under three. (This includes data used in the calculation of percentages and rates). Source: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
% Births to Women Receiving Late or No Prenatal Care *
Births to women entering prenatal care in the last trimester (7-9 month) of pregnancy or receiving no prenatal care prior to labor and delivery as a percent of all live births. Due to confidentiality of vital statistics data, when there are fewer than three events in a category, the data have been replaced with a zero (0). Therefore, a zero represents any value under three. (This includes data used in the calculation of percentages and rates). Source: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
Number of children less than 12 whose child care is partially or wholly publicly subsidized as a percent of the estimated number of children 0-11 in the population. Source: Denver Department of Social Services.
# Licensed Child Care Slots
Number of child care slots available in licensed family day care homes and licensed centers. Source: Colorado Department of Human Services.
Total household income divided by the total number of households. Source: 1990 and 2000 data from the U.S. Census Bureau; data for other years provided by DRCOG.
% Children (under 18) on TANF
Children receiving TANF (changed from AFDC in 1997) cash assistance as a percent of total children under age 18 in the general population. Source: Denver Department of Social Services.
% Children (under 18) on Medicaid
Children receiving Medicaid as a percent of total children under age 18 in the general population. Medicaid is primarily available to all children receiving TANF (changed from AFDC in 1997) cash assistance or SSI, and children born after September 30, 1983 with qualifying family income. Source: Denver Department of Social Services.
% Persons in poverty
Number of persons in families with total cash incomes less than federal poverty levels for same size families and number of unrelated individuals with incomes below federal poverty levels for a household of one as a percent of all persons. Both numerator and denominator exclude institutionalized persons, persons living in military group quarters and in college dormitories, and unrelated individuals under 15 years old. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (2000: STF3A - Table P87)
% Children (under 18) in Poverty
Number of children less than 18 years of age living in related families with total cash incomes below federal poverty levels for same size families as a percent of all children less than 18 living in related families. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (STF3A - Table P87)
% Families in Poverty
Number of families in poverty as percentage of all families. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (STF3A - Table P90)
% Single Mothers with Children in Poverty
Number of single mothers with children in poverty as a percentage of all single mothers with children. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (STF3A - Table P90)
% Households with Income less than 100% of Denver's Median Income
Number of households with income <100% of Denver's median income as a percentage of all households Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (STF3A - Table P52)
% Households with Income 100 to 200% of Denver's Median Income
Number of households with income 100 to 200% of Denver's median income as a percentage of all households Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (STF3A - Table P52)
% Households with Income Greater than 200% of Denver's Median Income
Number of households with income >200% of Denver's median income as a percentage of all households Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (STF3A - Table P52)
% Non-Latino Whites in Poverty
Number of Non-Latino White persons in poverty as a percentage of all Non-Latino Whites. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (STF3A - Table P159I).
% African-Americans in Poverty
Number of African-American persons in poverty as a percentage of all African-Americans. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (STF3A - Table P159B)
% Latinos in Poverty
Number of Latino persons in poverty as a percentage of all Latinos. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (STF3A - Table P159H)
% Native Americans in Poverty
Number of Native American persons in poverty as a percentage of all Native Americans. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (STF3A - Table P159C)
% Asian and Pacific Islanders in Poverty
Number of Asian and Pacific Islander persons in poverty as a percentage of all Asian and Pacific Islanders. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (STF3A - Table P159D and E)
Labor and Employment
Indicator
Regis
Denver
Data Year
Map
Total jobs
2,106
486,669
2002
% Government Jobs
1.33%
5.41%
2002
% Service Jobs
70.94%
36.06%
2002
% Transportation, Communications & Public Utility Jobs
Average annual employment estimates, regardless of whether part-time, full-time, temporary or permanent, by place of work rather than place of residence. Source: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
% Government Jobs
Prior to 1996, all general government employment at all jurisdictional levels (local, state or federal) are added together and computed as a percent of total employment by place of work regardless of industry (e.g., public safety, education, human services, housing, environmental programs, finance, taxation and public works employment). Source: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
% Service Jobs
All business, personal and professional services, including hotels, motels, beauty shops, advertising agencies, data processors, auto repair, motion pictures, recreation, health, legal, educational, engineering, accounting, agricultural, and all other service employment as a percent of total jobs by place of work. Source: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
% Transportation, Communications & Public Utility Jobs
Railroad, bus, trucking, and airline operations; telephone, radio, tv and cable companies; and gas and electric utility employment as a percent of total jobs by place of work. Source: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
% Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Jobs
Commercial banks, credit unions, savings institutions, mortgage bankers and security brokers; insurance agents and carriers; and real estate and property management operation employment as a percent of total jobs by place of work. Source: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
% Manufacturing jobs
Food processing, apparel, wood products, printing and publishing, refineries, machinery and instrument manufacturing employment as a percent of total jobs by place of work. Source: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
% Retail Trade Jobs
General merchandise, automobile, food, furniture, eating and drinking, and miscellaneous retail employment as a percent of total jobs by place of work. Source: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
% Construction Jobs
Contract construction, general building contractors, heavy construction and special trade contractor employment as a percent of total jobs by place of work. Source: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
% Wholesale Trade Jobs
Wholesale of all types of durable and non-durable goods employment as a percent of total jobs by place of work. Source: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
% Mining jobs
Metal and coal mining, oil and gas extraction, non-metallic minerals (sand and gravel) and stone quarry employment as a percent of total jobs by place of work. Source: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
% Other jobs
All agricultural and other employment not included in the above as a percent of total jobs by place of work. Source: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
Average Annual Wage
Sum of all wages paid divided by total employment by place of work. Source: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
Unemployed as % of Civilian Labor Force
Persons age 16 and over who are unemployed as a percentage of the civilian labor force age 16 and over. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (STF3A - Table P43)
Adult Education
Indicator
Regis
Denver
Data Year
Map
% Persons age 25+ with less than 12th grade education
18.02%
21.11%
2000
% Persons age 25+ with high school only education
25.01%
20.01%
2000
% Persons age 25+ with some college but no degree
26.7%
19.52%
2000
% Persons Age 25+ with college degree (Associates or Better)
30.27%
39.37%
2000
% Births to women with less than 12th grade education *
% Persons age 25+ with less than 12th grade education
Persons age 25 and older who have not completed high school or the equivalent as a percent of all persons age 25 and older. Source: U.S. Census. (2000: STF3A - Table P37)
% Persons age 25+ with high school only education
Persons age 25 and older with a high school diploma or the equivalent but no additional education as a percent of all persons age 25 and older. Source: U.S. Census. (2000: STF3A - Table P37)
% Persons age 25+ with some college but no degree
Persons age 25 and older who attended some college but did not graduate as a percent of all persons age 25 and older. Source: U.S. Census. (2000: STF3A - Table P37)
% Persons Age 25+ with college degree (Associates or Better)
Persons age 25 and older who graduated from college with an associate, bachelor, graduate or professional degree as a percent of all persons age 25 and older. Source: U.S. Census. (2000: STF3A - Table P37)
% Births to women with less than 12th grade education *
Births to women age 20 and over with less than a high school education or the equivalent as a percentage of all live births. Due to confidentiality of vital statistics data, when there are fewer than three events in a category, the data have been replaced with a zero (0). Therefore, a zero represents any value under three. (This includes data used in the calculation of percentages and rates). Source: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
Number of housing units occupied or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters including houses, apartments, mobile homes or trailers, or single rooms occupied as separate living quarters. Sources: Data for 2010, U.S. Census Bureau (Redistricting Data, P.L. 94-171); data for 2001 to 2007, Denver Regional Council of Governments; data for 2000, U.S. Census Bureau (STF1A - Table H1).
% Housing Owner-Occupied
Owner-Occupied housing units as a percentage of total housing units. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (2000: STF1A - Table H3 and H4)
% non-Latino White Homeowners
Percent of all non-Latino White householders living in owner-occupied homes. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (2000: STF1A - Table H11I)
% African-American Homeowners
Percent of all African American householders living in owner-occupied homes. NOTE: This indicator does not distinguish between people who may have also said they were Latino. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (2000: STF1A - Table H11B)
% Latino Homeowners
Percent of all Latino householders living in owner-occupied homes. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (2000: STF1A - Table H11H)
% Native American Homeowners
Percent of all Native American householders living in owner-occupied homes. NOTE: This indicator does not distinguish between people who may have also said they were Latino. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (2000: STF1A - Table H11C)
% Asian/Pacific Islander Homeowners
Percent of all Asian/Pacific Islander householders living in owner-occupied homes. NOTE: This indicator does not distinguish between people who may have also said they were Latino. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (2000: STF1A - Table H11D-E)
Median Income for Home Purchasers
Median income for all individuals who applied for, were approved, and accepted home loans for the purchase of an owner-occupied home. Note 1: Data is reported in 2006 dollars. Note 2: Owner-occupied homes include single-family homes and homes in buildings with 2 to 4 units. Source: HMDA.
Average Loan Amount for Home Purchasers
Average loan amount for all individuals who applied for, were approved, and accepted home loans for the purchase of an owner-occupied home. Note 1: Data is reported in 2006 dollars. Note 2: Owner-occupied homes include single-family homes and homes in buildings with 2 to 4 units. Source: HMDA.
% Approved Loan Applications - White
Percent of White loan applicants seeking to purchase an owner-occupied home whose applications were approved by a lender. Note 1: Owner-occupied homes include single-family homes and homes in buildings with 2 to 4 units. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Source: HMDA.
% Approved Loan Applications - Non-White
Percent of non-White loan applicants seeking to purchase an owner-occupied home whose applications were approved by a lender. Note 1: Owner-occupied homes include single-family homes and homes in buildings with 2 to 4 units. Note 2: non-White includes African-American, Latino, American Indian and other. Source: HMDA.
% Sub-prime Loans - Total
Percent of accepted loan applications for an owner-occupied home that were financed through a sub-prime lender (for all borrowers of all race and ethnicities). Sub-prime Loans are an alternative for borrowers with bad credit or other barriers to home ownership. Sub-prime lenders charge higher fees and interest rates. Note: Owner-occupied homes include single-family homes and homes in buildings with 2 to 4 units. Source: HMDA.
% Sub-prime Loans - White
Percent of accepted loan applications for an owner-occupied home that were financed through a sub-prime lender for borrowers that reported their race as White. Sub-prime loans are an alternative for borrowers with bad credit or other barriers to home ownership. Sub-prime lenders charge higher fees and interest rates. Note: Owner-occupied homes include single-family homes and homes in buildings with 2 to 4 units. Source: HMDA.
% Sub-prime Loans - African American
Percent of accepted loan applications, for an owner-occupied home, that were financed through a sub-prime lender for borrowers that reported their race as African American. Sub-prime loans are an alternative for borrowers with bad credit or other barriers to home ownership. Sub-prime lenders charge higher fees and interest rates. Note: Owner-occupied homes include single-family homes and homes in buildings with 2 to 4 units. Source: HMDA.
% Sub-prime Loans - Latino
Percent of accepted loan applications for an owner-occupied home that were financed through a sub-prime lender for borrowers that reported their ethnicity as Latino. Sub-prime loans are an alternative for borrowers with bad credit or other barriers to home ownership. Sub-prime lenders charge higher fees and interest rates. Note: Owner-occupied homes include single-family homes and homes in buildings with 2 to 4 units. Source: HMDA.
Total Foreclosure Filings
The total number of foreclosure filings (not all filings end in foreclosure). Note: A certain number of foreclosures for each year were not identifiable at a neighborhood level, therefore, the Denver total may not equal the sum of the neighborhood data. Source: City and County of Denver.
Housing Characteristics
Indicator
Regis
Denver
Data Year
Map
Average Home Sale Price
$205,215
$278,024
2003
% Housing Vacancy
5.93%
9.15%
2010
% Housing Publicly Subsidized
6.8%
6.6%
1999
% Renters paying more than 30% of income on Housing
Sum price of all verified sales of single family detached homes (excludes duplex, condominium, and town home sales) divided by the total number of verified sales. Data for odd number years reflect sales during all 12 months; even number years reflect sale Source: Denver Planning Office.
% Housing Vacancy
Vacant housing units as a percentage of total housing units. Source: Data for 2010, U.S. Census Bureau (Redistricting Data, P.L. 940171); data for 2001 to 2005 from estimates by census tract from the Denver Regional Council of Governments; data for 2000, U.S. Census Bureau, (2000: STF1A - Table H3).
% Housing Publicly Subsidized
All publicly assisted housing units including Denver Housing Authority (DHA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Section 8, and Low Income Housing Tax Credit as a percent of all housing units. Source: Denver Housing Authority DHA.
% Renters paying more than 30% of income on Housing
The ratio of monthly gross rent to monthly household income of renter-occupied housing units. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (2000: STF3A - Table H69)
% of Overcrowded Housing Units
Number of housing units where there is more than one occupant per room as a percentage of total housing units. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (2000: STF3A - Table H20)
% Housing Units Built Before 1940
Housing units first constructed before 1940 as a percent of all housing units. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (2000: STF3A - Table H34)
Total confirmed property crimes including burglary, theft from motor vehicle, motor vehicle theft, arson, and larceny theft as a percent of all confirmed crimes. Source: Denver Department of Safety.
% Violent Crimes
Total confirmed violent crimes including homicide, aggravated assault, sexual assault, and robberies (thefts against a person by force or threat of force) as a percent of all confirmed crimes. Source: Denver Department of Safety.
% Other Crimes
The sum of all confirmed crimes other than violent or property as a percent of all confirmed crimes. Source: Denver Department of Safety.
Crime Rate per 1,000 Persons
Total confirmed crimes per 1,000 persons in the population. Source: Denver Department of Safety.
Burglary Crime Rate per 1,000 Households
Total confirmed burglaries per 1,000 households. Source: Denver Department of Safety.
Violent crime rate per 1,000 Persons
Total confirmed violent crimes including homicide, aggravated assault, forcible rape, and robberies (thefts against a person by force or threat of force) per 1,000 persons in the population. Source: Denver Department of Safety.
Total child victims of confirmed abuse (physical, sexual, or emotional) or neglect (neglect, or medical neglect) per 1,000 children under 18 years of age in the population. Source: Colorado Department of Human Services.
Three year aggregate of total child victims of confirmed physical abuse (brain damage/skull fracture, subdural hemorrhage, bone fracture, dislocation/sprains/twisting/shaking, internal injuries, burns/scalds, and cuts/bruises/welts) per 1,000 children under 18 years of age in the population. Source: Colorado Department of Human Services.
3-Year Cumulative Confirmed Child Neglect Rate
Three year aggregate of total victims of confirmed child neglect (malnutrition, failure to thrive, exposure to the elements, locking in/out, poisoning, physical neglect, medical neglect, drug exposed infant, fetal alcohol syndrome, education neglect, abandonment, and lack of supervision) per 1,000 children under 18 years of age in the population. Source: Colorado Department of Human Services.
Out-of-Home Placement Rate
Number of children living in the specified neighborhood under 18 placed in the care of persons not related per 1,000 children under 18. Data based on current home address for child, not the home address of the child prior to placement through the foster care system. Source: Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Welfare Services.
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