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Efe Edevbie
B.A. Sport Management, University of Michigan
Population Change
● From 1990 to 2015, Denver’s population has changed
from 467,610 to 682,545, a 46% increase (Social
Explorer).
● From 1990 to 2015, the population of the surrounding
counties of Jefferson, Adams, and Arapahoe has changed
from 1,094,979 to 1,631,860, a 49% increase (Social
Explorer).
● Denver’s population growth has largely matched that of
its surrounding suburban areas. In an era of decreased
centrality, Denver has done a lot to buck this trend.
Fiscal Stability
Downtown Denver
Location of Jobs
● Downtown Denver has a high portion of jobs from the
overall MSA in the following key industries (On the Map
2015), compared to its overall 9.4% share.
○ Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (68.3%)
○ Public Administration (34.8%)
○ Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (20.2%)
○ Management of Companies and Enterprises (20.0%)
○ Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (14.8%)
○ Finance and Insurance (14.5%)
○ Accommodation and Food Services (12.3%)
Downtown Denver
What are the implications of using a regional tax to
concentrate benefits in a central city?