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Durango, CO
City in La Plata County, Colorado.
Population
19,411
Land area
17.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,098
ZIP codes
0
Durango and its ZIP codes
Durango at a glance
- Durango is about 19 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 42nd among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $78,602, 18% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $668,400 (24% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,636 a month.
Local data for Durango, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Durango, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,602
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$668,400
Median rent
$1,636/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
60.4%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,836), German Americans (3,801), Italian Americans (1,308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for La Plata County. PPP loans are for Durango.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,315
27,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,031
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$455M
FY 2026, $8,173 per person
How people get to work
Durango, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.5%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle5.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Durango, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,698
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
336
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
19.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Durango, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
19.8%
U.S. 33.3% -13.5 pts
Diabetes
7.2%
U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Durango
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BayfieldTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| IgnacioTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MarvelCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Southern UteCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 16 |
| Cedar Hill, NMCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.4 |
| MancosTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| La Boca, NMCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| Center Point, NMCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 9.2 |
| Middle Mesa, NMCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.7 |
| North Light Plant, NMCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Durango, CO in?
- Durango is in La Plata County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Durango, CO?
- About 19,411 people live in Durango, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Durango?
- Nearby places include Bayfield (16 mi), Ignacio (17 mi), Marvel (18 mi), Southern Ute (21 mi), Cedar Hill, NM (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023