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Mancos, CO
Town in Montezuma County, Colorado.
Population
1,174
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,841
ZIP codes
0
Mancos and its ZIP codes
Mancos at a glance
- Mancos is about 33 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,833 a year, 31% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $353,200 (35% below Colorado) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for Mancos, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mancos, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,833
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$353,200
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher
36.4%
Median age
51.5
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (239), Irish Americans (173), Mexican Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montezuma County. PPP loans are for Mancos.
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
Mancos, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle2.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mancos, 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
85° / 12°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mancos, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Mancos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoloresTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| CortezCity | 15 mi | 6.2 |
| MarvelCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| LewisCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| DurangoCity | 24 mi | 17.7 |
| TowaocCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.6 |
| RicoTown | 28 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mancos, CO in?
- Mancos is in Montezuma County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Mancos, CO?
- About 1,174 people live in Mancos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mancos?
- Nearby places include Dolores (14 mi), Cortez (15 mi), Marvel (19 mi), Lewis (23 mi), Durango (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023