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Dillon

Colorado · 1,029 residents (2025 est.) · 1.485 sq mi
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Dillon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,090,000. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 51.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
832
+4%since 2000
from 802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
560 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.9
+41%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,029 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5046858671K1K1990201020202024Dillon
2024832
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,250
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,821 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,383
+100%since 2000
from $32,727 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−19%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,090,000
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,798
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $773 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
66.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
+73%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(702)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(83)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.7%(206)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(622)
Black5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(98)
Asian2.2%(18)
Other6.3%(52)
Diversity Score52.5%(437)
Diversity Score
53
+105%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.6%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−58.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 2.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2016
from 81.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2016
from 17.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillon, Colorado?

Dillon, Colorado has about 832 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillon, Colorado?

The typical household in Dillon, Colorado earns about $111,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dillon, Colorado expensive?

In Dillon, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,090,000, and the typical rent is about $1,798 a month.

How educated are people in Dillon, Colorado?

About 66.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dillon, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dillon, Colorado?

About 4.1% of people in Dillon, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dillon, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Dillon, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 268 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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