Is Denver, CO predominantly caucasian?

Question

How would you compare the diversity of Denver, CO to the diversity of Los Angeles County, CA?

Answer 1

Races in Denver:

* White Non-Hispanic (51.9%)
* Hispanic (31.7%)
* Other race (15.6%)
* Black (11.1%)
* Two or more races (3.7%)
* American Indian (2.2%)
* Vietnamese (0.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Answer 2

Most of everyone has this question covered but I'm so aghast about the opinions that you've formed I have to add my 2 cents too. 1. We are a friendly city. No place is going to be 100% wonderful but I've never felt like anyone was excptionally rude or unhelpful. We like tourists and out of towners here. 2. Any interstate driving gets crazy, I don't care where it is. But there are many ways to get around town and the streets are pretty decent compared to other places. people stay off your bumper and actually know how to sue the turn signal so I think we are pretty advanced here. 3. The entire US economy is rebounding. Denver has a lot of jobs and is no different than any other prt of the country. The unemployment rate is very low. 4. The sun does melt the snow. Usually we get a few inches and its melted by noon. The road crews are out treating the roads before the storms hit and flow through the night. You will have no problems driving on the roads after a snow storm. Within 24 hours you wouldn't know it had even snowed. 5. traffic isn't any worse than any other major city. If you want to leave downtown in rush hour you'll get into some traffic. That isn't so unexpected now is it? 6. It costs to park anywhere. There are plenty of lot and meter options. The public transportation system actually works very well with the new light rail. So parking isn't an issue. 7. We have a miillion Chineese restuarants, take your pick. We have a lot of Indian too. I'm sure the cost varies just like any other place. This place is fantastic for food. Steak, Mexican, Southwestern and BBQ is our speiclaty and you can find just about any other type of food you want. 8. Snobby people live in the high end areas of every town. Stay away from them if you don't like snobbery. 9. We are not Milan if thats what someone expects. But people downtown dress very nicely. We do have a Sacks 5th Avenue so there is hope. Obviously we are not as fancy as the east coast but its a western thing, not just a Denver thing. Its pretty bad to label an entire town as having no class or sense of style. 10. Real estate is a little high but its not California or New York high. It depends what you are compring it too. Rents are resonable and you can find an affordable house. It all depends on what part of town you are looking in. But guess what, the pay is a bit higher here than other places. I love Denver, it is my home and I welcome anyone here who wants to give us a try. The sun shines over 300 days a year and the weather is always changing but usually warmer than you's expect. The town has its own personality and we are very proud people. The scenery is gorgeous and you have a million options of things to do outdoors. The downtown is fresh, new and hip. The sports culture is amazing and we have many great teams to root for. I really don't know whats not to like about this place.

Answer 3

I don't know where these people above me are from! Colorado is VERY vanilla. The black population is virtually non-existent. There are many hispanics but they certainly don't outnumber those in Southern California. SoCal is the hub for diversity. Denver, in comparison, is the hub for homogeneity.

By the way, about the whole 'tolerant' bit that the guy above noted...

Detroit is one of the most diverse, liberal cities in America. Denver is one of the least diverse, conservative cities in America. Sometimes I see posters wax poetic about Colorado's liberalism or diversity and I have to wonder if we are talking about the same Denver and Colorado. Denver and Colorado are both tremendous places to live and work. I live here because I choose to--it's a wonderful, wholesome, family-friendly place. But if diversity and liberalism is your thing stay clear.

Answer 4

Yes, but I attended a conference there this past year called " Shades," which was attended by women of color. There were over 500 in attendance.

Denver also has University campuses, Professional sport teams and is an international ski destination that has been show cased to the world.

This makes Denver a great destination and home for a diverse population.

Answer 5

Not very diverse, the Denver metro area in general is pretty white bread.

Answer 6

I just moved to Colorado from the Detroit area a few months ago. I can tell you that the population is more diverse and more tollerant here than it was in Detroit. It's very nice and quite comfortable, at least to me.

Answer 7

Nowhere near as diverse, at least not when I lived there. I remember it being pretty affluent, too. Lots of really high-dollar neighborhoods. I lived right on Colo Blvd., though, which was NOT pricey. I don't really remember the ethnic mix in the area where I lived, and the physician's practice where I worked was in a predominantly white area.

Answer 8

does it matter ? Who cares ,as long as everyone is a legal US resident

Answer 9

about the same

Answer 10

I've never noticed. Why do you ask?