Dacono, CO Demographics

A map of Dacono's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,067	3,600	62.3%	57.2%
Hispanic	1,880	2,187	28.8%	34.7%
Asian	309	179	4.7%	2.8%
Multiracial	202	218	3.1%	3.5%
Black	66	58	1.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	6	55	0.1%	0.9%

Dacono, Colorado has an estimated population of 6,530, an increase from the 6,297 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.3% White, 28.8% Hispanic, 4.7% Asian, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dacono, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dacono has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dacono, that probability was 55.0% in 2020 and 52.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dacono is ranked the 100th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dacono was ranked the 103rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dacono's White Population

4,067 residents of Dacono, or 62.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dacono is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Dacono ranks 391st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dacono's White population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. White residents' share of Dacono's population has increased from 57.2% to 62.3%.

Dacono is more White than neighboring Fort Lupton (35.4% White). Dacono is less White than neighboring Frederick (70.6% White), Firestone (63.3% White), Erie (77.2% White), and Todd Creek (73.2% White).

Dacono's Black Population

66 residents of Dacono, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dacono is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Dacono ranks 137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dacono's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Black residents' share of Dacono's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Dacono is more Black than neighboring Frederick (0.7% Black), Firestone (0.6% Black), Erie (0.2% Black), Todd Creek (0.1% Black), and Fort Lupton (0.3% Black).

Dacono's Asian Population

309 residents of Dacono, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dacono is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Dacono ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dacono's Asian population has grown by an estimated 72.6%. Asian residents' share of Dacono's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.7%.

Dacono is more Asian than neighboring Frederick (4.1% Asian), Todd Creek (2.2% Asian), and Fort Lupton (0.2% Asian). Dacono is less Asian than neighboring Firestone (4.9% Asian), and Erie (6.1% Asian).

Dacono's Hispanic Population

1,880 residents of Dacono, or 28.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dacono is higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Dacono ranks 79th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dacono's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Dacono's population has decreased from 34.7% to 28.8%.

Dacono is more Hispanic than neighboring Frederick (19.5% Hispanic), Firestone (25% Hispanic), Erie (10.4% Hispanic), and Todd Creek (22.7% Hispanic). Dacono is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Lupton (61% Hispanic).

Dacono's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Dacono, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dacono is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Dacono ranks 278th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dacono's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dacono's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Dacono is more Native American/Other than neighboring Todd Creek (0% Native American/Other). Dacono is less Native American/Other than neighboring Frederick (0.9% Native American/Other), Firestone (2.3% Native American/Other), Erie (0.5% Native American/Other), and Fort Lupton (0.4% Native American/Other).

Dacono's Multiracial Population

202 residents of Dacono, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dacono is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Dacono ranks 311th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dacono's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Dacono's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Dacono is more Multiracial than neighboring Todd Creek (1.7% Multiracial), and Fort Lupton (2.6% Multiracial). Dacono is less Multiracial than neighboring Frederick (4.2% Multiracial), Firestone (3.9% Multiracial), and Erie (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.