Dolores County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dolores County is located in Colorado with a total population of 2,385. It is the 57th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dolores County is 57.2 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. Only 14.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dolores County is $70,490. This is 24% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.8%. This is 100% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $231,900. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dolores County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.4%.

Education

24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.2%.