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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Durango

Colorado · 13,922 residents · 14.744 sq mi
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Durango has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,892. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $176,300. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,922
+12%since 1990
from 12,430 in 1990
1990 – 2025
944 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 843 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K14K16K18K20K1990201020202024Durango
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,892
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,996 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,352
+69%since 1990
from $11,447 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.2%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$176,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$682
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $435 in 1990
US average: $602
51.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
48.3% rent
5.1
+44%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(11,150)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(1,474)
Asian1.1%(137)
Diversity Score42.4%(5,269)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(11,369)
Black0.5%(64)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(1,436)
Asian0.7%(103)
Diversity Score27.4%(3,820)
27
−35%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.0%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 31.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.1%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
−30%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durango, Colorado?

Durango, Colorado has about 13,922 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Durango, Colorado?

The typical household in Durango, Colorado earns about $34,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Durango, Colorado expensive?

In Durango, Colorado, the median home is worth about $176,300, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Durango, Colorado?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Durango, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Durango, Colorado?

About 17.2% of people in Durango, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durango, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Durango, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,492 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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