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Del Norte

Colorado · 1,396 residents (2025 est.) · 1.077 sq mi
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Del Norte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,700. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $184,400. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 57% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,653
−3%since 2000
from 1,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,535 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+46%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,396 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Del Norte
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,047
+151%since 2000
from $12,751 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+14%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,400
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$861
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+86%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(701)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino57.4%(978)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(1,044)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(919)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino39.5%(653)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(68)
Diversity Score66.6%(1,102)
Diversity Score
67
+9%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.9%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2017
from 51.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 74.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2016
from 24.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Del Norte, Colorado?

Del Norte, Colorado has about 1,653 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Del Norte, Colorado?

The typical household in Del Norte, Colorado earns about $40,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Del Norte, Colorado expensive?

In Del Norte, Colorado, the median home is worth about $184,400, and the typical rent is about $861 a month.

How educated are people in Del Norte, Colorado?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Del Norte, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Del Norte, Colorado?

About 18.5% of people in Del Norte, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Del Norte, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Del Norte, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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