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Dolores, CO


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Dolores, Colorado

Dolores, Colorado, in Montezuma county, is 183 miles NW of Rio Rancho, New Mexico (center to center) and 194 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. About 857 people people live in Dolores.

The People and Families of Dolores

In Dolores, about 48% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Dolores, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dolores had a median family income of $32,188. It turns out that people in Dolores tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($550) in Dolores than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Dolores Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Dolores, about 63% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Dolores.

Commuting

In Dolores, 81% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDolores Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Dolores, CO

Comparing Dolores 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
Well-Paid Single Women65
Male Share of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity62
Senior Citizens58
Female Share of the Population59
Age of the Population47
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Rents47
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