Dolores County, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 57th-largest in Colorado
The population of Dolores County, Colorado is 2,385 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $70,490, the median home value is $231,900, and the median age is 57.2.
The population of Dolores County has grown 19.2% since 2010 (2,069 → 2,467), a +1.26% annualized rate.
2,385
Population
+1.26%
Annual growth
2
People / sq mi
$70,490
Median Income
$231,900
Median Home Value
Dolores County covers 1,067 sq mi of land at 2.2 people per square mile.
About Dolores County, CO
Dolores County skews on age — the median resident is 57.2, older than the national median. Dolores County is a county in Colorado with a population of 2,385.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,490 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.3%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $231,900, with typical rent around $1,688.
Roughly 24.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 11.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Dolores County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Dolores County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Dolores County had a population of 2,069 in 2010 and 2,467 in 2024, a 19.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,525 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 1.34%.
2,467
Population (2024)
2,069
Population (2010)
2,525
Peak (2023)
1.34%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,069 |
| 2011 | 2,044 |
| 2012 | 2,009 |
| 2013 | 2,033 |
| 2014 | 1,976 |
| 2015 | 1,980 |
| 2016 | 2,055 |
| 2017 | 2,044 |
| 2018 | 2,056 |
| 2019 | 2,042 |
| 2020 | 2,331 |
| 2021 | 2,376 |
| 2022 | 2,460 |
| 2023 | 2,525 |
| 2024 | 2,467 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
57.2
Median Age
46.2%
Female
53.8%
Male
37.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 10.9% · Seniors (65+): 37.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $70,490$-21,980 vs state |
| Mean household income | $89,770 |
| Per-capita income | $42,092 |
| Poverty rate | 9.3%+3.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Dolores County is public administration, accounting for 23.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.7%
Drive alone
7.9%
Carpool
74.0%
Public transit
11.3%
Work from home
17.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$231,900$-270,300 vs state
Median home value
$1,688
Median rent
84.1%
Homeownership rate
1,640
Total housing units
75.5%
Occupied
24.5%
Vacant
15.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.3%
With health insurance
94.8%
With broadband internet
54.2%
Foreign-born
13.4%
Veterans (18+)
11.3%
With a disability
87.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
96.2%
High School+
24.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dolores County, Colorado has a population of 2,385 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 2 people per square mile.
The population of Dolores County has grown 19.2% since 2010 (2,069 → 2,467), a +1.26% annualized rate.
The median household income in Dolores County, Colorado is $70,490, with mean (average) household income of $89,770 and per-capita income of $42,092. 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Dolores County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (79.5%), Hispanic or Latino (9.5%), Asian (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Dolores County, Colorado is 57.2 years. Residents are 46.2% female and 53.8% male.
The median home value in Dolores County is $231,900 and median monthly rent is $1,688. 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,640 total housing units, 24.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Dolores County, Colorado is public administration, employing 23.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.
Denver is among the largest cities associated with Dolores County, Colorado, with a population of 713,734.
Dolores County, CO Climate
Dolores County, CO has an average annual temperature of 6°C (43°F) and receives about 526 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
6°C
Avg Temp
526
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 23° | 40 mm |
| February | -3° / 27° | 38 mm |
| March | 0° / 32° | 51 mm |
| April | 4° / 39° | 36 mm |
| May | 9° / 49° | 34 mm |
| June | 14° / 58° | 21 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 53 mm |
| August | 17° / 63° | 58 mm |
| September | 13° / 56° | 51 mm |
| October | 7° / 45° | 52 mm |
| November | 1° / 33° | 48 mm |
| December | -4° / 25° | 44 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Dolores County, CO
The most comfortable months to visit Dolores County, CO are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near -12°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.