Population Non-Hispanic Black % by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Denver Metro

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The highest concentrations of non-Hispanic Black residents in the Denver metro area are clustered in the northeastern zip codes around Aurora and the area north of Aurora approaching Thornton, where percentages reach approximately 20–30%. Western and southwestern zip codes encompassing Lakewood, Arvada, and the mountain-adjacent communities register near 0–5%, creating a stark east-west demographic gradient across the metro. Central Denver zip codes display moderate percentages in the 5–15% range, serving as a transitional zone between the predominantly white western suburbs and the more diverse eastern corridors.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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