Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Durango, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,411

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.4%15,216

Hispanic/Latino

8.7%1,683

Two or More

5.5%1,070

American Indian/Alaska Native

5.2%1,014

Other

0.9%169

Asian

0.8%150

Black

0.6%109

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%413

High School Diploma

9.3%1,239

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%605

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%1,553

Associate's Degree

8.9%1,187

Bachelor's Degree

37.7%5,008

Master's Degree

14.8%1,967

Professional Degree

3.8%500

Doctorate

4.1%543

HS or Higher

98%

BA or Higher

60.4%

Graduate+

22.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$668,400

Median Renti

$1,636

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53%4,726

Renter-Occupied

47%4,190

Total Units

9,634

Homeownership

53%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%163

$50K–$100K

4.5%211

$100K–$150K

2.2%105

$150K–$200K

0.7%33

$200K–$300K

2.3%109

$300K–$500K

15.2%716

$500K–$1M

62.3%2,943

$1M+

9.4%446

Rent Distribution

Under $500

397

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

321

$1,000–$1,250

466

$1,250–$1,500

478

$1,500–$2,000

1,184

$2,000+

1,206

Year Built

2020 or later

3.3%322

2010–2019

15.8%1,526

2000–2009

18.2%1,751

1990–1999

11.4%1,102

1980–1989

9.2%882

1970–1979

12.6%1,216

1960–1969

4.8%467

1950–1959

9.1%872

1940–1949

1.9%179

1939 or earlier

13.7%1,317

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.4%6,011

Electricity

26.7%2,381

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%218

Wood

1.8%157

Solar

1%87

Other

0.4%39

No Fuel

0.3%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,602

Mean Household Incomei

$104,723

Per Capita Incomei

$48,642

Poverty Ratei

11.9%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

11,505

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%342

$10K–$15K

2.8%253

$15K–$20K

5%445

$20K–$25K

3.4%299

$25K–$30K

4.6%412

$30K–$35K

3.7%327

$35K–$40K

3.7%329

$40K–$45K

2.4%215

$45K–$50K

3.9%348

$50K–$60K

5.3%472

$60K–$75K

9.9%887

$75K–$100K

10.8%964

$100K–$125K

12.3%1,098

$125K–$150K

7.1%633

$150K–$200K

11%979

$200K+

10.2%913

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

498

Residentsi

723

Avg. Tenant Renti

$384/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers56 homes77% occupied$210/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8164 homes89% occupied$433/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC53 homes96% occupied$418/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,602/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

85.1%

Very low income$24K–$39K/yr

14.3%

Low income$39K–$63K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

58.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

24.1% of subsidized households are minority

26.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3892%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

147

Germany

United Kingdom

China

India

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,050

Avg. Commutei

14.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,148

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

709(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.5%Insured

6.5%Uninsured