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By the numbers: Denverites' median age was 37 in 2022 — up nearly 4% over the past decade, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.

Yes, but: We still have fewer gray hairs than the overall U.S. population (39) and residents in cities like Charlotte (38), Chicago (39) and San Francisco (39).

The other side: We're older than Salt Lake City (34) and Texas' major cities (all about 35), but the same age as Atlanta and San Diego.

Charted: Denverites' median age

The city's population has fewer gray hairs than the overall U.S. population.

A line chart showing the median age of Denver (37) compared to the U.S. population (39).

Look at us, growing older together.By the numbers: Denverites&#x27; median age was 37 in 2022 — up nearly 4% over the past decade, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.Yes, but: We still have fewer gray hairs than the overall U.S. population (39) and residents in cities like Charlotte (38), Chicago (39) and San Francisco (39).The other side: We&#x27;re older than Salt Lake City (34) and Texas&#x27; major cities (all about 35), but the same age as Atlanta and San Diego.

Charted: Denverites' median age

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