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Dolores, CO
Town in Montezuma County, Colorado.
Population
918
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,233
ZIP codes
0
Dolores and its ZIP codes
Dolores at a glance
- Dolores is about 22 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,861, 63% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $308,100 (43% below Colorado) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for Dolores, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dolores, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,861
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$308,100
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher
38.8%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (152), Irish Americans (97), French Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montezuma County. PPP loans are for Dolores.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,248
9,321 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,437
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$269M
FY 2026, $10,415 per person
How people get to work
Dolores, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.0%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked27.4%
- Bicycle3.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dolores, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,532
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
63
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 17°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dolores, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Dolores
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LewisCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.1 |
| CortezCity | 9.4 mi | 6.2 |
| MancosTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| TowaocCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.6 |
| RicoTown | 30 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dolores, CO in?
- Dolores is in Montezuma County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Dolores, CO?
- About 918 people live in Dolores, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dolores?
- Nearby places include Lewis (8.9 mi), Cortez (9.4 mi), Mancos (14 mi), Towaoc (22 mi), Rico (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023