Del Norte is a town located in Rio Grande County Colorado. Del Norte has a 2024 population of 1,398. It is also the county seat of Rio Grande County. Del Norte is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -3.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,456 in 2020.
The average household income in Del Norte is $58,281 with a poverty rate of 13.44%. The median age in Del Norte is 51.8 years: 49.6 years for males, and 56.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Del Norte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,254 | 79.57% |
| Two or more races | 161 | 10.22% |
| Other race | 103 | 6.54% |
| Native American | 37 | 2.35% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 807 | 1.85 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Non Family | 469 | 1.09 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 238 | 3.1 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Female | 72 | 2.69 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Male | 28 | 1.79 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
2.85
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 3.36% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 6.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 172 | 14.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 102 | 8.57% |
| High School Graduate | 299 | 25.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 5.21% |
| Some College | 440 | 36.97% |
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 | 677 | 648 | 212 |
| Hispanic | 411 | 348 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 142 | 107 | 35 |
| Other Race | 80 | 61 | 8 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 9 |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 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 31.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,919 | $88,547 | $117,792 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,500 | $70,375 | $60,750 |
| High School Graduate | $35,000 | $28,750 | $39,028 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,375 | $36,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,514 | $36,958 | $44,375 |
| Some College | $36,506 | $36,511 | $36,429 |
$38,514
Average Earnings
$36,958
Average Male
$44,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80% of Del Norte residents speak only English, while 20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 837 | 108 | 12.9% |
| Hispanic | 606 | 75 | 12.38% |
| Other | 103 | 47 | 45.63% |
| Multiple | 139 | 16 | 11.51% |
13.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.99%
Male Poverty Rate
16.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Del Norte is Other, with 45.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Del Norte is Multiple, with 11.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.36% |
| High School | 29.03% |
| Some College | 6.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.77% |
| Male Employed | 3.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,447 | $82,380 |
| Households | $39,861 | $58,281 |
| Married Families | $80,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,675 | $39,655 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
163
Number of Veterans
155
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 135 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 13.2% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 25.26% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 13.19% |
| Other Race | 12 | 13.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
74.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
60.28%
Born in Del Norte
98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
98.35% of Del Norte residents were born in the United States, with 60.28% having been born in Colorado. 1.4% 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 | 1,327 | -14 | -1.04% |
| 2028 | 1,341 | -14 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 1,355 | -15 | -1.09% |
| 2026 | 1,370 | -14 | -1.01% |
| 2025 | 1,384 | -14 | -1% |
| 2024 | 1,398 | -15 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 1,413 | -17 | -1.19% |
| 2022 | 1,430 | -15 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 1,445 | -11 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 1,456 | -82 | -5.33% |
| 2019 | 1,538 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 1,536 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 1,543 | -14 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 1,557 | -4 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 1,561 | -29 | -1.82% |
| 2014 | 1,590 | -25 | -1.55% |
| 2013 | 1,615 | -34 | -2.06% |
| 2012 | 1,649 | -12 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 1,661 | -22 | -1.31% |
| 2010 | 1,683 | 0 | 0% |