Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 345, Downieville-Lawson-Dumont's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Downieville-Lawson-Dumont is a small community located in Colorado, within Clear Creek County. The total population is 345. It ranks as the 327th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Downieville-Lawson-Dumont is 59.7 years. This is 58% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 4.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Downieville-Lawson-Dumont is $57,784. This is 39% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $383,700. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Downieville-Lawson-Dumont is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.3%.

Education

10.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.