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Durango, CO


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Durango, Colorado

Durango, Colorado, in La Plata county, is 154 miles NW of Rio Rancho, New Mexico (center to center) and 166 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 13,922.

The People and Families of Durango

In Durango, about 32% of adults are married. Durango is known for its large population of single adults.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Durango had a median family income of $50,814. To its credit, the people in Durango value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Durango ($21,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Durango Housing

About 52% of housing units in Durango are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Durango, 75% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Durango than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyDurango Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Durango Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Durango College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Durango Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Durango, CO

Comparing Durango 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
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women57
Racial Diversity55
Senior Citizens36
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population13
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use88

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built54
Affordability of Rents34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime22

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