Denver
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Denver is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lincoln County, North Carolina, with 2,697 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 902 ft (275 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Norman of Catawba, 4.9 miles NE.
- 2,697residents (2020 Census)
- 902 ftelevation · 275 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.3 km²
- 455 / sq mipopulation density
- 28037ZIP code
About Denver
Denver, formerly known as Dry Pond, is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Denver had a population of 2,697.
Known as “Dry Pond” until 1873, it was renamed “Denver” (after the capital of the then territory of Colorado) as a marketing and growth strategy directed towards the emerging railroad industry. The name change was championed by D. Matt Thompson, a local principal. The town was incorporated as such from 1877 until 1971, when the town lost its charter and was reincorporated back into Lincoln County.
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Living in Denver
- Median household income
- $65,721
- Median home value
- $296,300
- Median rent
- $869/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Denver had 2,697 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,697 |
|---|---|
| Density | 455 per sq mi (176 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Denver at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,697 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.93 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5456° N, 81.0447° W |
| ZIP code | 28037 |
| Official website | denvernc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3717000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Denver
- Lake Norman of Catawba4.9 mi NE
- Westport5.2 mi SE
- Lake Norman of Iredell5.9 mi E
- Lowesville8.7 mi S
- Iron Station8.9 mi SW
- Cornelius10.4 mi SE
- Maiden11.0 mi W
- Catawba11.3 mi N
- Alexis11.5 mi S
- Lincolnton12.0 mi SW
- Mooresville12.4 mi E
- Claremont12.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Denver
What county is Denver in?
Denver is in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Denver, NC?
2,697 people lived in Denver at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Denver, NC?
The ZIP code of Denver is 28037.
What is the elevation of Denver?
902 feet (275 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Denver?
Lake Norman of Catawba (4.9 mi), Westport (5.2 mi), Lake Norman of Iredell (5.9 mi), Lowesville (8.7 mi), Iron Station (8.9 mi).
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