How Does Denver, CO Spend Tax Money?
Denver, CO spends $33,582 per resident, with total expenditures of $23.9B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($3,319/person), Police ($2,455/person), Fire Protection ($1,668/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (51/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $23.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $33,582 |
| Total Revenue | $86.8B |
| Total Debt | $3.6B |
| Population | 710,800 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 51/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$3,319/person
Police$2,455/person
Fire Protection$1,668/person
Education$821/person
Health$693/person
Highways & Roads$475/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.