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Durango, CO

Founded 1881La Plata CountyElev. 1,988 m
Population
19,257
Median home
$609,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Durango

With about 19,257 residents, Durango is one of Colorado's notable places. Durango was founded in 1881 and sits in La Plata County. The median age is 37.2 and the median household income is $79,545. Homes carry a median value of $609,700, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.1%). Around 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
19,257
Median age
37.2
Median household income
$79,545
Per-capita income
$43,252
Poverty rate
14.9%
High-school grad or higher
97.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.3%
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg. commute
14.1 min
Work from home
14.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.1%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Black0.4%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48%
Sales & office20%
Service16.7%
Production, transportation & material moving8.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$609,700
Median gross rent
$1,562/mo
Owner-occupied
55.4%
Median year built
1986
Households
8,304
Avg. household size
2.12

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Durango has 16 public schools — 7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading44%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Animas High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Durango Big Picture High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Durango High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Southwest Colorado eSchoolHighGrades 6–12
Escalante Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Miller Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Mountain Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 4–8charter
Animas Valley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Florida Mesa Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Needham Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Park Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Riverview Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Sunnyside Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
The Juniper SchoolElementarycharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime4% below national
Durango370
Colorado494
United States386
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime45% above national
Durango2,826
Colorado2,981
United States1,952
↓ 14% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Durango Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Durango.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · La Plata County
AvalancheRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Durango is in La Plata County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Durango was founded in 1881 and sits in La Plata County. Elevation ~1,988 m.

Population trend
19K17K19,25720102024
Map of Durango
Durango, CO
Where Durango is
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Colorado Ute Power PlantNewman BlockCascade Boy Scout CampOchsner HospitalRochester HotelDurango High SchoolSmiley Junior High SchoolAnimas City School
Notable people from Durango
Stuart RoosaSepp KussTom TullyQuinn SimmonsTurrell V. WylieCarmen SmallDevon GummersallTom HovasseColby SimmonsChristopher Blevins
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Nearby cities
Montrose (83 mi)Grand Junction (131 mi)Fruita (139 mi)Cañon (166 mi)Pueblo (191 mi)Fountain (200 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Durango, CO (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Durango, Colorado.

Paul Raymond Thompson, 57
Durango · La Plata County · 81301
Joshua Lemar Williams, 47
Durango · La Plata County · 81301
AKA Joshua Tyler, Joshua Le Mar Williams
Jason Curtis Williams, 46
Durango · La Plata County · 81301
John Anthony Ramirez, 62
Durango · La Plata County · 81301
AKA Johnny Ramirez, Johnny A Ramirez
James Carroll Lee, 62
Durango · Laplata County · 81301
AKA Jimmy Lee
James Blair Brown, 41
Durango · Laplata County · 81303

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Durango — frequently asked

What is the population of Durango, Colorado?
Durango has a population of about 19,257, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Durango?
The median home value in Durango is $609,700, and the median gross rent is $1,562/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Durango safe? What is the crime rate?
Durango Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 370 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Durango face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates La Plata County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, lightning, landslide.
How many schools are in Durango?
Durango has 16 public schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Durango?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Durango. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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