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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

Total population
13,922
+12%since 1990
from 12,430 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
29.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K16K18K20K1990201020202024Durango
202419K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 53.7%(516)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 94.3%(597)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145%(697)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 1912%(1,670)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 2417.7%(2,462)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.4%(2,002)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.9%(1,791)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.5%(1,886)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 645.9%(816)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.5%(630)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.2%(583)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2%(272)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$176,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $435 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
48.3% rent
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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)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(11,369)
Black0.5%(64)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(1,436)
Asian0.7%(103)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4%(781)
Colombian0.6%(110)
Spaniard0.5%(106)
Cuban0.2%(31)
Guatemalan0.1%(23)
Puerto Rican0.1%(18)
Argentine0.1%(14)
Panamanian0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.4%(72)
Japanese0.1%(27)
Chinese0.1%(13)
Korean0%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish19.8%(3,836)
German19.6%(3,801)
English14%(2,716)
Italian6.7%(1,308)
Scottish5.7%(1,107)
Swedish3%(582)
Polish2.7%(525)
Norwegian2.4%(473)
American2.3%(452)
French2.3%(444)
Swiss1.1%(218)
Welsh1.1%(211)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.9%(181)
Greek0.8%(158)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(156)
Danish0.7%(133)
Czech0.7%(130)
Russian0.6%(113)
Finnish0.5%(102)
Austrian0.5%(99)
Australian0.4%(85)
Canadian0.4%(81)
Armenian0.3%(65)
Croatian0.3%(63)
Slovak0.3%(59)
Hungarian0.2%(45)
Slovene0.2%(40)
British0.2%(37)
Belgian0.2%(32)
Romanian0.1%(29)
Portuguese0.1%(27)
Lithuanian0.1%(25)
Ukrainian0.1%(24)
Bulgarian0.1%(21)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
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

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married47.9%(3,018)
Married41.2%(2,594)
Widowed1.4%(87)
Divorced9.6%(604)
Women 15+
Never married39%(2,301)
Married39.3%(2,321)
Widowed8.4%(494)
Divorced13.4%(790)
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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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