Dolores County, CO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Dolores County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,181 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.0 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 4.42% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 58.2 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,238 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Dolores County grew by 34.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 2,385 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Dolores County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Dolores County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,882 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 11.81% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dolores County is about 25% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Dolores County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $418,750 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,687 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.1% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Dolores County is about 20.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,687 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dolores County spend about 24 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 98 hours, about 4.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dolores County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.8 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 23.6 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 98 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,048 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,399 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 291 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.4 min), Rio Blanco County (7.7 min), Prowers County (8.0 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.2 min), Elbert County (42.2 min), Custer County (30.9 min).
The average commute time in Dolores County is 12 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dolores County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Dolores County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.93 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Dolores County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Dolores County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.0% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dolores County, Colorado.
What is the population of Dolores County, Colorado?
The population of Dolores County, Colorado is 2,181, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Dolores County, Colorado?
The population density of Dolores County, Colorado is 2.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Dolores County, Colorado?
The median household income in Dolores County, Colorado is $69,882, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Dolores County, Colorado?
The median home price in Dolores County, Colorado is $418,750, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Dolores County, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Dolores County, Colorado is 2.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.