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Dillon

Colorado · 1,064 residents · 1.485 sq mi
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Dillon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,833. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $632,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,064
+33%since 2000
from 802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.6
+13%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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2024832
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.8%(40)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(36)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.3%(46)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194%(43)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(65)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3419.1%(203)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.5%(144)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.5%(133)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.4%(174)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.6%(123)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.8%(51)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.6%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,833
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,843
+31%since 2000
from $32,727 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$632,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $773 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
52.2% rent
Afford Score
7.8
+27%since 2009
from 6.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dillon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(702)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(83)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(812)
Black1.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(183)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other11.2%(119)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan12%(115)
Mexican11.1%(106)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan3.5%(33)
Chamorro2.1%(20)
Ancestry
English15.1%(144)
German10.9%(104)
Irish9.4%(90)
Italian4%(38)
Polish3.9%(37)
Norwegian3.3%(32)
Scottish3.1%(30)
French1.9%(18)
Welsh1.9%(18)
Swedish1.4%(13)
Austrian1%(10)
Dutch1%(10)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish1%(10)
American0.8%(8)
Danish0.8%(8)
British0.4%(4)
Czech0.4%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+10%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married45.2%(212)
Married43.7%(205)
Widowed1.9%(9)
Divorced9.2%(43)
Women 15+
Never married24%(74)
Married59.7%(184)
Widowed2.3%(7)
Divorced14%(43)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillon, Colorado?

Dillon, Colorado has about 1,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillon, Colorado?

The typical household in Dillon, Colorado earns about $80,833 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 $632,200, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Dillon, Colorado?

About 49.3% 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 11.4% 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 500 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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