Dolores is a town located in Montezuma County Colorado. Dolores has a 2024 population of 932. Dolores is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 4.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 894 in 2020.
The average household income in Dolores is $51,610 with a poverty rate of 14.26%. The median age in Dolores is 38.8 years: 32.1 years for males, and 53.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dolores was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 625 | 66% |
| Black or African American | 130 | 13.73% |
| Two or more races | 103 | 10.88% |
| Native American | 77 | 8.13% |
| Other race | 12 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 529 | 1.79 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Non Family | 341 | 1.11 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Married | 146 | 2.66 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Female | 33 | 3.15 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Male | 9 | 8.56 | 100 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
1.79
Average Household Size
44.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 1.02% |
| Associates Degree | 83 | 10.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 163 | 20.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 12.47% |
| High School Graduate | 275 | 34.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 3.44% |
| Some College | 132 | 16.79% |
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 | 497 | 462 | 209 |
| Black | 130 | 130 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 89 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,369 | $47,024 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $57,500 |
| High School Graduate | $26,096 | $25,865 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,088 | $26,642 | $32,063 |
| Some College | $0 | $56,607 | $0 |
$28,088
Average Earnings
$26,642
Average Male
$32,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.02% of Dolores residents speak only English, while 3.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 594 | 114 | 19.19% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 21 | 52.5% |
14.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.11%
Male Poverty Rate
14.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dolores is Hispanic, with 52.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dolores is White, with 19.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.86% |
| High School | 6.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 10.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,792 | $68,044 |
| Households | $33,438 | $51,610 |
| Married Families | $78,235 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,822 | $42,309 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
42
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 6.03% |
| Native American | 9 | 32.14% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%
Employment Rate
0%
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
35.59%
Born in Dolores
83.95%
Native Born
16.05%
Foreign Born
14.99%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
83.95% of Dolores residents were born in the United States, with 35.59% having been born in Colorado. 14.99% 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 | 980 | 9 | 0.93% |
| 2028 | 971 | 10 | 1.04% |
| 2027 | 961 | 10 | 1.05% |
| 2026 | 951 | 9 | 0.96% |
| 2025 | 942 | 10 | 1.07% |
| 2024 | 932 | 9 | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 923 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 921 | 10 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 911 | 17 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 894 | -65 | -6.78% |
| 2019 | 959 | 4 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 955 | 4 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 951 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 950 | 14 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 936 | 8 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 928 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 928 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 925 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 926 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 929 | 0 | 0% |