La Plata County, Colorado

Total Population: 56,088

County Seat: Durango

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Median Home Value

$549,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$85,296

Across all households

Median Age

42.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

47.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)76.6%
Hispanic or Latino12.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native5.4%
Two or More Races3.3%
Other Race1.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

17.9%

65 Years and Over

20.0%

Male

50.6%

Female

49.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

9.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

96.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

47.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$85,296

Mean Household Income

$106,437

Per Capita Income

$45,717

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$549,100

Median Rent

$1,409/mo

Total Housing Units

28,613

Owner-Occupied

71.0%

Renter-Occupied

29.0%

Vacancy Rate

18.9%

Married Couple Households

51.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.6%

Average Household Size

2.34

Broadband Internet Access

88.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

13.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 08067.