Denver
Policy Strategies & Innovations Link copied!
| Innovation Name | Innovation Type | Innovation Subtype | Features at a Glance | Strategy Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Use Tax for Denver Preschool Program | Dedicated Funding Streams | Sales Tax | 80% of funds generated by the 0.15% sales and use tax are allocated to families in the form of tuition credits |
First in 2006, and then again in a 2014 reauthorization that extends through 2026, voters approved an allocation of 0.15 percent of sales and use taxes for the Denver Preschool Program (DPP). About 80% of the DPP funds go to families in the form of tuition credits. Learn More/source: Denver Preschool Program |
Demographics Link copied!
City population
713,252 Source U.S. Census, 2022
Persons under 5 years old
5.70% Source U.S. Census, 2020
Poverty levels: Children 0-8 below 200% poverty
31% Source KIDS COUNT, 2021
Median family income among households with children
$101,200.00 Source KIDS COUNT, 2021
Unemployment rate
3.10% Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022
Children under age 6 with all available parents in the labor force
N/A Source KIDS COUNT, 2021
Children living in households with a high housing cost burden
31% Source KIDS COUNT, 2021
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