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Dillon

Colorado · 904 residents · 1.485 sq mi
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Dillon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $435,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% 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
904
+13%since 2000
from 802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
609 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+14%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5046858671K1K1990201020202024Dillon
2024832
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,042
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,216
+56%since 2000
from $32,727 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services15%
US avg: 7%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$920
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $773 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
83.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+1%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(764)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(98)
Asian2.2%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.2%(273)
Diversity Score
30
+18%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillon, Colorado?

Dillon, Colorado has about 904 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillon, Colorado?

The typical household in Dillon, Colorado earns about $76,042 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 $435,400, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Dillon, Colorado?

About 60.6% 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 6.8% 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 340 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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