Durango, CO Demographics
What is the population of Durango?
There are 19,257 residents in Durango, with a median age of 37. Of this, 50.93% are males and 49.07% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.84% of the resident pool in Durango, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.84%. Additionally, 0.32% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 14,718 people in Durango currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 19,257 | 0.6% |
| Male Population | 9,808 | 0.1% |
| Female Population | 9,449 | 1.1% |
Male Population 50.93%
Female Population 49.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | 1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 18,455 | 0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 740 | -3.0% |
| Not Citizen | 62 | -36.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.84%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.84%
Not Citizen 0.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 7 | -56.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,524 | 10.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 783 | -11.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,054 | 11.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 14,718 | -1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.04%
Moved from Same County 7.98%
Moved from Same State 4.1%
Moved from Different State 10.76%
Same House as Last Year 77.11%
What are the employment statistics in Durango?
White-collar workers make up 84.65% of the working population in Durango, while blue-collar employees account for 15.35%. There are also 3,834 entrepreneurs in Durango (17.52% of the workforce); 12,702 workers employed in private companies (58.05%); and 3,600 people working in governmental institutions (16.45%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 18,522 | 92.3% |
| Blue Collar | 3,358 | 144.2% |
White Collar 84.65%
Blue Collar 15.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,834 | 105.1% |
| Private Companies | 12,702 | 90.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,600 | 110.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,744 | 131.9% |
Self Employees 17.52%
Private Companies 58.05%
Governmental Workers 16.45%
Not for Profit Companies 7.97%
How many households are there in Durango?
There are a total of 8,304 households in Durango, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 47.75% of these Durango households, while non-family units account for the remaining 52.25%. Additionally, 18.93% of households have children and 81.07% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 8,304 | 2.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -7.0% |
| Family Households | 3,965 | -1.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,339 | 5.6% |
Family Households 47.75%
Non-Family Households 52.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,572 | -6.3% |
| Households without Children | 6,732 | 4.2% |
Households with Children 18.93%
Households without Children 81.07%
What are the median and average incomes in Durango?
The average annual household income in Durango is $95,175, while the median household income sits at $79,545 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $95,093, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $94,154. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,139 and $64,640, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $95,175 | -4.8% |
| Median Household Income | $79,545 | 4.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,622 | 5.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 14,827 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Durango?
There are 9,464 housing units in Durango, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 8,304 occupied housing units in Durango, 55.43% are owner-occupied, while 44.57% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.33% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $654,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,541 per month in Durango.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 9,464 | -0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,287 | 21.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 171 | -30.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 938 | -13.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 636 | -4.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,108 | -19.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,001 | -8.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,023 | 28.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,680 | 6.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,341 | -9.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 279 | 123.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,304 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,603 | 2.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,701 | 2.0% |
Owner Occupied 55.43%
Renter Occupied 44.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,823 | -1.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,780 | 8.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $654,000 | 9.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $514,500 | 3.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,541 | 6.3% |
With Mortgage 61.33%
Without Mortgage 38.67%
What is the level of education in Durango?
Approximately 21.24% of the population in Durango holds a high school degree (that's 3,529 residents), while 23.42% have attained a college certificate (3,891 locals) and 31.76% have a bachelor's degree (5,278 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 54 | -37.9% |
| Some High School | 3,529 | 13.1% |
| Some College | 3,891 | 18.1% |
| Associate Degree | 1,068 | -0.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,278 | -6.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,797 | 11.4% |
No High School 0.32%
Some High School 21.24%
Some College 23.42%
Associate Degree 6.43%
Bachelor's Degree 31.76%
Graduate Degree 16.83%
What is the marital status of Durango residents?
A total of 7,041 people in Durango have never been married (which represents 41.33% of the total population), while 7,128 of them are wedded (41.85%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 192 (1.13%) and 2,209 (12.97%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 7,041 | 2.9% |
| Married | 7,128 | -0.1% |
| Separated | 192 | 14.3% |
| Widowed | 656 | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 2,209 | -2.1% |
Never Married 41.33%
Married 41.85%
Separated 1.13%
Widowed 3.85%
Divorced 12.97%
What are the most common means of transportation in Durango?
The top three means of transportation people in Durango use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 7,545 residents commute by car, 1,019 prefer going to work by walking and 587 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 7,545 | -2.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 106 | -26.9% |
| Bicycle | 587 | -9.3% |
| Walk | 1,019 | 7.0% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.