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Dinosaur, CO

Town in Moffat County, Colorado.

Population

507

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

545

ZIP codes

0

Dinosaur and its ZIP codes

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Dinosaur at a glance

  • Dinosaur is about 9.6 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • The median household income is $51,032, 47% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
  • Median rent is $872 a month.

Local data for Dinosaur, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dinosaur, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$51,032

Poverty rate

3.2%

Median rent

$872/mo

Homeownership

89.8%

Bachelor's or higher

9.1%

Median age

33.1

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (42), German Americans (11), Irish Americans (8).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Moffat County. PPP loans are for Dinosaur.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,524

4,558 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,160

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$105M

FY 2026, $7,908 per person

Moffat County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Dinosaur, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone18.7%
  • Carpooled81.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Environment and hazard risk

Dinosaur, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

3,037

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

20

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 12°F

10.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dinosaur, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.2%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

16.9%

U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts

Smoking

22.6%

U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.3%

U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts

Cities near Dinosaur

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RangelyTown15 mi4.4
Bonanza, UTCensus-designated place18 mi2.8
Jensen, UTCensus-designated place20 mi3.2
Naples, UTCity29 mi6.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dinosaur, CO in?
Dinosaur is in Moffat County, Colorado.
What is the population of Dinosaur, CO?
About 507 people live in Dinosaur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dinosaur?
Nearby places include Rangely (15 mi), Bonanza, UT (18 mi), Jensen, UT (20 mi), Naples, UT (29 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023