Durango, CO

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    56,331
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.2
    2.13% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.7%
    6.01% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $86,056
    0.891% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $591,500
    7.72% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    29,272
    0.733% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Durango, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.5% of the residents in Durango, CO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Durango, CO are Fort Lewis College (626 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Durango, CO was $591,500, and the homeownership rate was 70.9%.

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    Population & Diversity

    Durango, CO is home to a population of 56.3k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.1% of Durango, CO residents were born outside of the country (1.75k people).

    In 2024, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.8k people) in Durango, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.05k White (Hispanic) and 2.6k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Durango, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Durango, CO was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Durango, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      42.8k ± 379
    2. White (Hispanic)
      3.05k ± 446
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      2.6k ± 311
    12.9%
    Hispanic Population
    7.24k people

    In 2024, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.8k people) in Durango, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.05k White (Hispanic) and 2.6k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12.9% of the people in Durango, CO are hispanic (7.24k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Durango, CO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Colorado.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      205,206 ± 10,925 people
    2. India
      23,918 ± 3,789 people
    3. China
      18,011 ± 3,290 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.75k people
    2.54%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.42k people

    As of 2024, 3.1% of Durango, CO residents (1.75k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Durango, CO was 2.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,006 ± 163
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      890 ± 270
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      427 ± 143

    Durango, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Durango, CO.

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    Health

    91.8% of the population of Durango, CO has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 18.2% on non-group plans, and 1.05% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,207 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,207 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients).

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    Uninsured People

    8.23%
    Uninsured
    40.9%
    Employer Coverage
    15%
    Medicaid
    16.7%
    Medicare
    18.2%
    Non-Group
    1.05%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Durango, CO declined by 13.6% from 9.53% to 8.23%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Durango, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Durango, CO employs 29.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Durango, CO were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,061 people), Retail Trade (3,500 people), and Educational Services (3,059 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($86,111), Wholesale Trade ($80,917), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,976).

    Employment

    Occupations

    29.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,293
    0.733%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.17%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Durango, CO grew at a rate of 0.733%, from 29.1k employees to 29.3k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Durango, CO, are Management Occupations (4,130 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,086 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,602 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Durango, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    29.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,293
    0.733%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.17%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Durango, CO grew at a rate of 0.733%, from 29.1k employees to 29.3k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Durango, CO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,061 people), Retail Trade (3,500 people), and Educational Services (3,059 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Durango, CO, though some of these residents may live in Durango, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,236
    Median earning men ± $2,910
    $44,194
    Median earning women ± $2,095

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($96,458), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,558), and Information ($75,417).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($82,250), Public Administration ($64,271), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,272).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.73%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 284
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 244
      Construction
    3. 166
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $187k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $130k
      Retail Trade
    3. $112k
      Construction

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Durango, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Colorado

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    Michael Bennet
    Senator from Colorado3
    Assumed office on January 21, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.
    John Hickenlooper
    Senator from Colorado2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Durango, CO awarded 626 degrees. The student population of Durango, CO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,619 male students and 1,925 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Durango, CO are White (283 and 45.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (193 and 31.1%), Hispanic or Latino (71 and 11.5%), and Two or More Races (65 and 10.5%).

    The largest universities in Durango, CO by number of degrees awarded are Fort Lewis College (626 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Durango, CO are General Psychology (59 and 9.42%), General Business (55 and 8.79%), and Environmental Studies (37 and 5.91%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,776 for in-state students and $19,344 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    Measure

    In 2024 in Durango, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.5%. N/A

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      59 degrees awarded
    2. General Business
      55 degrees awarded
    3. Environmental Studies
      37 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Durango, CO was General Psychology with 59 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Durango, CO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Fort Lewis College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    626 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Lewis College with 626 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 233 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Durango, CO, which is 0.593 times less than the 393 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 283 degrees mean that there were 1.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 193 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($7,776) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,182) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Durango, CO was $591,500 in 2024, which is 1.78 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $549,100 to $591,500, a 7.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Durango, CO is 70.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    Housing

    Property

    $591,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$21,396
    $17,292
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$876

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Durango, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Durango, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    70.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.9% of the housing units in Durango, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Durango, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $86,056
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,029
    24.4k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,126

    In 2024, the median household income of the 24.4k households in Durango, CO grew to $86,056 from the previous year's value of $85,296.

    The following chart displays the households in Durango, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Durango, CO is from Colorado.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Colorado
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

    In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (66.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (18.1%)
    3. Carpooled (7.81%)

    In 2024, 66.1% of workers in Durango, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.81%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Durango, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Durango, CO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Durango, CO (6.38k out of 54.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Durango, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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