Dolores County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,432 | — | #3,077 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,907 | -13.6% | #1,641 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 56.7 years | +45.8% | #38 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $247,600 | -12.2% | #912 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $986 | -15.2% | #1,045 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% | +71.7% | #2,808 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dolores County has a population of 2,432, making it the #3,077 most populous county in the US. The median age is 56.7 years, which is 45.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dolores County is $64,907, ranking #1,641 out of 3,222 counties — 13.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.6% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Dolores County is $247,600 (-12.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $986/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.3%.
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92.1% of residents in Dolores County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% above the national rate.
About Dolores County, Colorado
Dolores County, Colorado has a total population of 2,432, making it the 3,077th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dolores County is 56.7 years, which is 45.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dolores County is $64,907, which ranks #1,641 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Dolores County is $247,600, 12.2% below the national median. Renters in Dolores County pay a median gross rent of $986 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dolores County, 28.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.9 min.
Dolores County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.9%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
All data for Dolores County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.