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Demographics:
- The population of Denver is estimated at 598,707
- There are 239,235 households within the city limits
- The average income per household is $44,444
- People who live in Denver use the area code 303 (Find a phone number in Denver here)
Many famous people have lived in Denver, including:
Tim Allen, Duane "Dog" Chapman, Douglas Fairbanks, Karl Rove, Don Cheadle, John Elway, Condoleezza Rice, Roseanne Barr, (The Unsinkable)Molly Brown
Historical Notes:
Denver earned the nickname "Mile High City" because it is elevated one mile above sea level.
The city became well known as a "cow town", largely due to the presence of the Denver Livestock Exchange and National Western Stock Show.
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