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Dacono

Colorado · 6,297 residents · 9.275 sq mi
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Dacono is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,050. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,282 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $326,500. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 133%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,297
+109%since 2000
from 3,015 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
679 / sq mi
+109%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
+4%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Dacono
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,050
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,854 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,804
+94%since 2000
from $15,368 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,500
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,271
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $731 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+87%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(1,939)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino32%(966)
Asian1%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(1,726)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(3,600)
Black0.9%(58)
Hispanic / Latino34.7%(2,187)
Asian2.8%(179)
Other0.4%(22)
Diversity Score64.2%(4,043)
Diversity Score
64
+12%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dacono, Colorado?

Dacono, Colorado has about 6,297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dacono, Colorado?

The typical household in Dacono, Colorado earns about $73,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dacono, Colorado expensive?

In Dacono, Colorado, the median home is worth about $326,500, and the typical rent is about $1,271 a month.

How educated are people in Dacono, Colorado?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dacono, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dacono, Colorado?

About 6.6% of people in Dacono, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dacono, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Dacono, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,074 residents, a change of about 183 percent over that period.

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