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Dakota Ridge

Colorado · 32,005 residents · 9.39 sq mi
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Dakota Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,706. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $247,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,005
+2%vs 2011
vs 31,264 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,408 / sq mi
+2%vs 2011
vs 3,329 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 37.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
31K32K33K34K35K201020202024Dakota Ridge
202434K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,706
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $79,800 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,999
−2%vs 2011
vs $34,685 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.343 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $250,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $994 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.2% in 2011
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−1%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(26,018)
Black0.4%(118)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(3,570)
Asian3.4%(1,062)
Other1.6%(496)
Diversity Score36.6%(11,450)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(26,621)
Black0.8%(249)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(3,566)
Asian2.6%(825)
Other1.6%(497)
Diversity Score35.5%(11,352)
Diversity Score
35
−3%vs 2011
vs 37 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 26.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Female
49.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dakota Ridge, Colorado?

Dakota Ridge, Colorado has about 32,005 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dakota Ridge, Colorado earns about $79,706 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 $247,900, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in Dakota Ridge, Colorado?

About 39.5% 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 4.0% of people in Dakota Ridge, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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