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Dinosaur

Colorado · 243 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 $36,607. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
−24%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
261 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.4
+44%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
812263725176631990201020202024Dinosaur
2024507
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,607
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,011
+94%since 2000
from $12,904 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing29.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 6.7%
Information23.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$530
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
25.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(201)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.8%(68)
Diversity Score
28
+203%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
−9%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.7%
−58.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Female
41.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dinosaur, Colorado?

Dinosaur, Colorado has about 243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dinosaur, Colorado?

The typical household in Dinosaur, Colorado earns about $36,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dinosaur, Colorado expensive?

In Dinosaur, Colorado, the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Dinosaur, Colorado?

About 20.1% 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 16.9% of people in Dinosaur, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dinosaur, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Dinosaur, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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