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Dakota Ridge

Colorado · 33,753 residents · 9.39 sq mi
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Dakota Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,822. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $604,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,753
−1%since 2023
from 34,159 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,595 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 3,638 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+1%since 2023
from 40.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
31K32K33K34K35K201020202024Dakota Ridge
202434K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,822
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $120,368 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,851
+3%since 2023
from $54,466 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+1%since 2023
from 0.363 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$604,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $570,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,176
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,103 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+6%since 2023
from 4.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(25,256)
Black1.1%(370)
Hispanic / Latino16%(5,470)
Asian2.8%(960)
Other6.2%(2,103)
Diversity Score52.9%(18,061)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(24,754)
Black0.7%(247)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(5,597)
Asian3.8%(1,272)
Other5.6%(1,883)
Diversity Score53.8%(18,145)
Diversity Score
54
+2%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
−2%since 2023
from 26.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Female
49.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dakota Ridge, Colorado?

Dakota Ridge, Colorado has about 33,753 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dakota Ridge, Colorado?

The typical household in Dakota Ridge, Colorado earns about $120,822 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dakota Ridge, Colorado expensive?

In Dakota Ridge, Colorado, the median home is worth about $604,600, and the typical rent is about $2,176 a month.

How educated are people in Dakota Ridge, Colorado?

About 51.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dakota Ridge, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dakota Ridge, Colorado?

About 4.4% of people in Dakota Ridge, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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