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Dakota Ridge

Colorado · 33,892 residents · 9.39 sq mi
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Dakota Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,248. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $393,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,892
−2%since 2019
from 34,659 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,609 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 3,691 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
Unchangedsince 2019
from 40.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
31K32K33K34K35K201020202024Dakota Ridge
202434K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,248
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $100,438 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,198
+3%since 2019
from $42,923 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 67.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$393,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $373,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,723
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,626 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 84.0% in 2019
18.6% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+5%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(28,226)
Black1.6%(546)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(4,359)
Asian1.6%(550)
Other2.8%(978)
Diversity Score40%(13,849)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(26,146)
Black0.8%(286)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(4,446)
Asian3.3%(1,111)
Other4.2%(1,432)
Diversity Score45.9%(15,559)
Diversity Score
46
+15%since 2019
from 40 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 45.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
−2%since 2019
from 29.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 74.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Female
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dakota Ridge, Colorado?

Dakota Ridge, Colorado has about 33,892 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dakota Ridge, Colorado earns about $101,248 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 $393,700, and the typical rent is about $1,723 a month.

How educated are people in Dakota Ridge, Colorado?

About 46.2% 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 2.8% 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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