Denver Resources: Data, History, Travel & Institutions

Sources for Denver answer different questions. Municipal records describe city services and planning; federal datasets define populations and labor markets; museums and libraries provide historical and cultural context; operators maintain venue and transport information.

Resource directory

Population and housing

Census QuickFacts provides dated city statistics. Keep the census count, population estimate and household survey periods distinct.

Read the city profile →

Neighborhoods and history

Denver Public Library and local institutions document history. Statistical neighborhood data and visitor districts use different boundaries.

Explore neighborhoods →

Transportation

DEN reports airport passenger traffic; RTD maintains A Line information. Check current operations for a specific travel day.

Review airport and transit context →

Economy and tourism

BLS metro employment and Visit Denver visitor research describe different populations and activities.

Read the economic context →

Culture and recreation

Museum, garden, park and venue operators maintain their own visitor information. A regional destination may lie outside the city.

Browse cultural institutions →

Government and weather

Municipal departments handle city matters. NWS climate records describe long-term observations; current forecasts serve a different purpose.

Find civic context →

Using the reference list

The URLs below are deliberately plain text. Copy a URL into your browser to visit the source. The article’s citation numbers match this list.

Observation dates, geographic boundaries, preliminary status and source definitions should remain attached to statistics when they are reused.