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Dinosaur

Colorado · 339 residents · 0.93 sq mi
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Dinosaur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,000. Households here earn about 38% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
339
+6%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
365 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
−5%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
812263725176631990201020202024Dinosaur
2024507
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,052
+79%since 2000
from $12,904 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$750
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+75%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(29)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(299)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8%(27)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.3%(69)
Diversity Score
20
+121%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−22%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Female
41.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dinosaur, Colorado?

Dinosaur, Colorado has about 339 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dinosaur, Colorado?

The typical household in Dinosaur, Colorado earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dinosaur, Colorado expensive?

In Dinosaur, Colorado, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Dinosaur, Colorado?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dinosaur, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dinosaur, Colorado?

About 10.4% of people in Dinosaur, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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