Dolores County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 2,566 with a growth rate of 2.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dolores County, Colorado is the 57th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 2,069 and has seen a growth of 24.02% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,831 | 53 | 1.91% |
| 2028 | 2,778 | 53 | 1.94% |
| 2027 | 2,725 | 53 | 1.98% |
| 2026 | 2,672 | 53 | 2.02% |
| 2025 | 2,619 | 53 | 2.07% |
| 2024 | 2,566 | 53 | 2.11% |
| 2023 | 2,513 | 53 | 2.15% |
| 2022 | 2,460 | 85 | 3.58% |
| 2021 | 2,375 | 44 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 2,331 | 289 | 14.15% |
| 2019 | 2,042 | -14 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 2,056 | 12 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 2,044 | -11 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 2,055 | 75 | 3.79% |
| 2015 | 1,980 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 1,976 | -57 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 2,033 | 24 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 2,009 | -35 | -1.71% |
| 2011 | 2,044 | -25 | -1.21% |
| 2010 | 2,069 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1,504 | -154 | -9.29% |
| 1980 | 1,658 | 17 | 1.04% |
| 1970 | 1,641 | -555 | -25.27% |
| 1960 | 2,196 | 230 | 11.7% |
| 1950 | 1,966 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 1940 | 1,958 | 546 | 38.67% |
| 1930 | 1,412 | 169 | 13.6% |
| 1920 | 1,243 | 601 | 93.61% |
| 1910 | 642 | -492 | -43.39% |
| 1900 | 1,134 | -364 | -24.3% |
| 1890 | 1,498 | -1,333 | -47.09% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,929 | 82.83% |
| Other race | 175 | 7.51% |
| Native American | 136 | 5.84% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 3.82% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,185 | 1.97 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Married | 661 | 2.23 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Non Family | 378 | 1.06 | 82 | 18 |
| Female | 89 | 2.27 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Male | 57 | 4.4 | 100 | 0 |
2.35
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
86.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 2.83% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 7.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 300 | 15.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 202 | 10.59% |
| High School Graduate | 756 | 39.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 1.89% |
| Some College | 423 | 22.18% |
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 | 1,503 | 1,449 | 469 |
| Hispanic | 244 | 244 | 25 |
| Other Race | 175 | 175 | 8 |
| Native American | 84 | 48 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 76 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,133 | $69,231 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $54,306 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $57,713 | $42,258 | $58,198 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,854 | $47,188 | $49,406 |
| Some College | $37,422 | $45,769 | $24,321 |
$48,854
Average Earnings
$47,188
Average Male
$49,406
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86% of Dolores County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,785 | 297 | 16.64% |
| Multiple | 89 | 43 | 48.31% |
| Native | 136 | 36 | 26.47% |
| Hispanic | 319 | 21 | 6.58% |
16.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.5%
Male Poverty Rate
16.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dolores County, Colorado is Multiple, with 48.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dolores County, Colorado is Hispanic, with 6.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.3% |
| High School | 13.1% |
| Some College | 9.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.69% |
| Male Employed | 3.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,985 | $98,708 |
| Households | $64,708 | $81,392 |
| Married Families | $106,979 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,135 | $44,219 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
67.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
278
Number of Veterans
252
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| Korea | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 166 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215 | 13.11% |
| Native American | 36 | 36% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 35.53% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 6.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
46.54%
Born in Dolores County, Colorado
98.71%
Native Born
1.29%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
98.71% of Dolores County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 46.54% having been born in Colorado. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.