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Durango Micro

Durango, CO · 1 counties · 51,334 residents · 1,689.682 sq mi
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Durango has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,422. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $343,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% 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
51,334
+17%since 2000
from 43,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+8%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K37K44K52K59K1990201020202024Durango
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,422
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,159 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,836
+39%since 2000
from $21,534 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $655 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+40%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(36,168)
Black0.3%(120)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(4,571)
Asian0.4%(174)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(11,569)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(41,245)
Black0.3%(176)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(6,056)
Asian0.5%(266)
Other6.9%(3,529)
Diversity Score41.8%(21,443)
Diversity Score
42
+59%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

DurangoCENTRAL19,733
What's inside

1 component county

La Plata CountyCENTRAL56,898
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durango, CO?

Durango, CO has about 51,334 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Durango, CO?

The typical household in Durango, CO earns about $56,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Durango, CO expensive?

In Durango, CO, the median home is worth about $343,400, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Durango, CO?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Durango, CO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Durango, CO?

About 10.2% of people in Durango, CO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durango, CO grown since 1990?

Yes, Durango, CO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,050 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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