Durango, Colorado Population 2022
Durango is a city located in La Plata County Colorado. Durango has a 2020 population of 18,943. It is also the county seat of La Plata County. Durango is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually but its population has increased by 12.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,893 in 2010.
The average household income in Durango is $100,398 with a poverty rate of 9.00%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,259 per month, and the median house value is $463,700. The median age in Durango is 34.5 years, 34.8 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
Durango Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Durangowas:
- White: 86.29%
- Native American: 7.63%
- Two or more races: 2.72%
- Other race: 2.25%
- Asian: 0.62%
- Black or African American: 0.47%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56,065 | -78 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 56,143 | -78 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 56,221 | -78 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 56,299 | 736 | 1.31% |
| 2017 | 55,563 | 247 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 55,316 | 629 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 54,687 | 822 | 1.50% |
| 2014 | 53,865 | 497 | 0.92% |
| 2013 | 53,368 | 917 | 1.72% |
| 2012 | 52,451 | 585 | 1.12% |
| 2011 | 51,866 | 455 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 51,411 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,039 | 86.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,419 | 7.63% |
| Two or More Races | 506 | 2.72% |
| Some Other Race | 418 | 2.25% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.62% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
Durango Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,163 | 2.36 | 55.3 |
| Non Family | 3,453 | 1.56 | 38.9 |
| Married | 2,956 | 2.94 | 80.8 |
| Female | 550 | 4.04 | 29.1 |
| Male | 204 | 2.96 | 35.8 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 0.36% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 297 | 2.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,663 | 13.20% |
| Some College | 3,152 | 25.01% |
| Associates Degree | 799 | 6.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,137 | 32.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,510 | 19.92% |
Durango Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,554 | 10,353 | 6,212 |
| Hispanic | 1,271 | 1,158 | 186 |
| Native American | 635 | 631 | 138 |
| Other Race | 283 | 267 | |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 145 | 120 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | 19 |
| Black | 18 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 77.42%.
$41,768
Average Earnings
$44,646
Average Male
$35,899
Average Female
Durango Language by Age
Durango Language
89.11% of Durango residents speak only English, while 10.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.84% of the population.
Durango Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,808 | 858 | 6.21% |
| Hispanic | 1,625 | 312 | 19.20% |
| Native | 1,029 | 306 | 29.74% |
| Asian | 76 | 45 | 59.21% |
| Multiple | 469 | 28 | 5.97% |
| Black | 3 | 2 | 66.67% |
| Other | NaN% |
9.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.03%
Male Poverty Rate
10.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Durango
The race most likely to be in poverty in Durango is Black, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Durango is Multiple, with 5.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.24%.
Durango Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Durango Married by Age and Sex
Durango Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Durango Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 817 | 5.91% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 35 | 3.45% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0.67% |
Durango Veterans by Education
4.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
32.30%
Born in Durango
98.07%
Native Born
1.93%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
1.25%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.07% of Durango residents were born in the United States, with 32.30% having been born in Colorado. 0.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18,943 | -10 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 18,953 | -10 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 18,963 | -10 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 18,973 | -10 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 18,983 | 512 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 18,471 | 40 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 18,431 | 318 | 1.76% |
| 2015 | 18,113 | 351 | 1.98% |
| 2014 | 17,762 | 89 | 0.50% |
| 2013 | 17,673 | 416 | 2.41% |
| 2012 | 17,257 | 259 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 16,998 | 105 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 16,893 | 2,971 | 1.95% |
| 2000 | 13,922 | 1,492 | 1.14% |
| 1990 | 12,430 | 781 | 0.65% |
| 1980 | 11,649 | 1,316 | 1.21% |
| 1970 | 10,333 | -197 | -0.19% |
| 1960 | 10,530 | 3,071 | 3.51% |
| 1950 | 7,459 | 1,572 | 2.39% |
| 1940 | 5,887 | 487 | 0.87% |
| 1930 | 5,400 | 1,284 | 2.75% |
| 1920 | 4,116 | -570 | -1.29% |
| 1910 | 4,686 | 1,369 | 3.52% |
| 1900 | 3,317 | 591 | 1.98% |
| 1890 | 2,726 | 0.00% |