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Dolores County

Colorado · 2,326 residents · 1,067.17 sq mi
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Dolores County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,786. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,700. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
2,326
+26%since 2000
from 1,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+16%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dolores County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,786
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,196 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,290
+83%since 2000
from $17,106 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,711)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(71)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(195)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(1,950)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(176)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other6.6%(153)
Diversity Score34.1%(794)
Diversity Score
34
+222%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−8%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dolores County, Colorado?

Dolores County, Colorado has about 2,326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dolores County, Colorado?

The typical household in Dolores County, Colorado earns about $56,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dolores County, Colorado expensive?

In Dolores County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $167,700.

How educated are people in Dolores County, Colorado?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dolores County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dolores County, Colorado?

About 6.9% of people in Dolores County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dolores County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Dolores County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 822 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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