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
5th
Median Household Income $64,907 -13.6% #1,641 / 3,222
49th
Median Age 56.7 years +45.8% #38 / 3,222
99th
Median Home Value $247,600 -12.2% #912 / 3,222
72th
Median Gross Rent $986 -15.2% #1,045 / 3,222
68th
Poverty Rate 21.6% +71.7% #2,808 / 3,222
13th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.5%
Native Born
0.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$64,907 −13.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,641 of 3,222
49th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,013 −0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #718 of 3,222
78th percentile
Poverty Rate
21.6% +71.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,808 of 3,222
13th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.5% −53.2% vs nat'l
Rank #447 of 3,222
86th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.1% −16.6% vs nat'l
Rank #912 of 3,222
72th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.9 min −27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,836 of 3,222
12th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$247,600 −12.2% vs nat'l
Rank #912 of 3,222
72th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$986 −15.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,045 of 3,222
68th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.3% +26.3% vs nat'l
Rank #441 of 3,222
86th percentile
81.3% Homeownership

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Health

92.1% of residents in Dolores County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% above the national rate.

92.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.1% +0.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,661 of 3,222
48th percentile

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.