Del Norte, CO

Del Norte, Colorado

Del Norte, Colorado, in Rio Grande county, is 103 miles W of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 115 miles SW of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town contains a population of approximately 1,705.

The People and Families of Del Norte

In Del Norte, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Del Norte had a median family income of $29,471.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Del Norte favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $220. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Del Norte Housing

Del Norte has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Del Norte tend toward the low side for Colorado. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Del Norte, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Del Norte -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 6%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 10%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Del Norte, CO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Del Norte Almanac

Del Norte Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Del Norte Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Del Norte, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Del Norte High Schools (2004)

DEL NORTE HIGH SCHOOL
9TH & HERMOSA
719-657-3080
Serves 211 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Del Norte Colleges

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