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Dacono, CO


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Dacono, Colorado

Dacono, Colorado, in Weld county, is 10 miles SE of Longmont, Colorado (center to center) and 24 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city is considered part of the Greeley metropolitan area. Dacono has a population of 3,015.

The People and Families of Dacono

In Dacono, about 56% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 23% of Dacono is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Colorado, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, Dacono is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dacono had a median family income of $42,659. Dacono finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Dacono Housing

About 82% of housing units in Dacono are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Dacono, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dacono strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Dacono Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Dacono Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Dacono, CO

Comparing Dacono to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity99
Male Share of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population25
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work85
Working at Home31
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime69
Low Violent Crime11

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