Population Government data
The Denver area's population grew 4.1% from 2020 to 2025 (2,970,099 → 3,092,037), ranking #121 of 387 metros for growth (typical metro +2.5%). People moving in (net +62,102) account for most of the change.
2,970,0992020
2,978,8022021
2,994,2952022
3,031,2782023
3,081,0922024
3,092,0372025
Census Bureau population estimates, July 1 of each year, 2020–2025.
New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Denver are down 47% from 2021 to 2025 (30,006 → 15,948). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
30,0062021
23,0092022
20,6502023
15,5702024
15,9482025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Local housing Government data
The Denver area has about 1,328,534 homes. 38% were built before 1980 (typical metro 45%), so its housing is newer than most; 21% were built in 2010 or later. 64% of households own their home, and the median home value is $631,000.
Census American Community Survey, 2024 1-year estimates (table DP04).
All 38 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|
| Elevator Installer | $123,360 | 450 | #19 |
| Electrical Lineworker | $91,090 | 1,180 | #153 |
| Construction Supervisor | $83,400 | 11,780 | #94 |
| Building Inspector | $82,020 | 2,300 | #46 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $77,570 | 1,900 | #40 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $76,990 | 3,440 | #32 |
| Rigger | $75,960 | 210 | #15 |
| Brickmason | $75,120 | 390 | #38 |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $74,740 | 160 | #2 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $72,800 | 2,770 | #29 |
| HVAC Technician | $71,580 | 4,360 | #51 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $70,130 | 930 | #112 |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | 7,250 | #61 |
| Drywall Installer | $64,260 | 1,110 | #25 |
| Glazier | $64,080 | 1,230 | #27 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $64,080 | 5,150 | #121 |
| Plumber | $63,900 | 5,750 | #153 |
| Electrician | $63,150 | 10,450 | #186 |
| Concrete Finisher | $62,130 | 2,590 | #80 |
| Auto Mechanic | $61,960 | 6,340 | #21 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $61,620 | 880 | #135 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $60,770 | 1,760 | #39 |
| Machinist | $60,620 | 1,050 | #82 |
| Hazmat Removal Worker | $60,260 | 930 | #13 |
| Ironworker | $60,080 | 480 | #95 |
| Septic & Sewer Technician | $59,980 | 220 | #31 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $59,620 | 420 | #44 |
| Appliance Repair Technician | $59,000 | 270 | #26 |
| Welder | $58,890 | 1,990 | #78 |
| Painter | $58,070 | 1,670 | #54 |
| Roofer | $55,830 | 1,900 | #106 |
| Solar Installer | $53,140 | 280 | #27 |
| Maintenance Technician | $52,450 | 11,510 | #96 |
| Insulation Installer | $51,740 | 730 | #34 |
| Pest Control Technician | $50,110 | 570 | #9 |
| Plasterer | $49,200 | 200 | #47 |
| Construction Laborer | $48,760 | 9,650 | #153 |
| Landscaper | $46,270 | 10,900 | #27 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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