Dacono is a city located in Weld County Colorado. Dacono has a 2024 population of 6,677. Dacono is currently growing at a rate of 1.24% annually and its population has increased by 5.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,349 in 2020.
The average household income in Dacono is $114,854 with a poverty rate of 5.3%. The median age in Dacono is 32.6 years: 34.9 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dacono was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,521 | 70.43% |
| Two or more races | 796 | 12.4% |
| Other race | 389 | 6.06% |
| Asian | 353 | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 338 | 5.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,212 | 2.9 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 1,463 | 3.28 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 466 | 1.36 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Female | 170 | 3.53 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 113 | 3.39 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 281 | 6.86% |
| Associates Degree | 503 | 12.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 825 | 20.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 392 | 9.57% |
| High School Graduate | 977 | 23.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 365 | 8.92% |
| Some College | 751 | 18.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,637 | 2,461 | 1,031 |
| Hispanic | 1,113 | 718 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 479 | 367 | 113 |
| Other Race | 290 | 120 | 0 |
| Asian | 219 | 166 | 49 |
| Black | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 39.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,884 | $66,866 | $72,778 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,938 | $92,750 | $101,641 |
| High School Graduate | $52,295 | $52,005 | $69,643 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,194 | $45,000 | $31,066 |
| Overall | $58,982 | $65,944 | $48,188 |
| Some College | $49,129 | $67,772 | $36,635 |
$58,982
Average Earnings
$65,944
Average Male
$48,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.85% of Dacono residents speak only English, while 21.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,879 | 212 | 11.28% |
| White | 3,945 | 128 | 3.24% |
| Other | 389 | 69 | 17.74% |
| Multiple | 796 | 43 | 5.4% |
5.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.7%
Male Poverty Rate
6.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dacono is Other, with 17.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dacono is White, with 3.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.02% |
| High School | 6.86% |
| Some College | 6.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.56% |
| Male Employed | 1.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,993 | $122,760 |
| Households | $99,389 | $114,854 |
| Married Families | $103,271 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,667 | $79,449 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.6%
Male Marriage Rate
62.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
338
Number of Veterans
302
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 231 |
| Second Gulf War | 124 |
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 237 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 263 | 8.05% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 11.66% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 17 | 7.56% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.5%
Labor Force Participation
74.2%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.62%
Born in Dacono
88.28%
Native Born
11.72%
Foreign Born
5.89%
Non Citizen
5.83%
Naturalized
88.28% of Dacono residents were born in the United States, with 42.62% having been born in Colorado. 5.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,087 | 82 | 1.17% |
| 2028 | 7,005 | 82 | 1.18% |
| 2027 | 6,923 | 82 | 1.2% |
| 2026 | 6,841 | 82 | 1.21% |
| 2025 | 6,759 | 82 | 1.23% |
| 2024 | 6,677 | 82 | 1.24% |
| 2023 | 6,595 | 103 | 1.59% |
| 2022 | 6,492 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2021 | 6,498 | 149 | 2.35% |
| 2020 | 6,349 | -45 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 6,394 | 161 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 6,233 | 245 | 4.09% |
| 2017 | 5,988 | 381 | 6.8% |
| 2016 | 5,607 | 510 | 10.01% |
| 2015 | 5,097 | 364 | 7.69% |
| 2014 | 4,733 | 221 | 4.9% |
| 2013 | 4,512 | 100 | 2.27% |
| 2012 | 4,412 | 100 | 2.32% |
| 2011 | 4,312 | 123 | 2.94% |
| 2010 | 4,189 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,015 | -4,072 | -57.46% |