Durango, CO Demographics

A map of Durango's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,216	14,435	78.4%	75.7%
Hispanic	1,683	2,309	8.7%	12.1%
Native American/Other	1,183	1,120	6.1%	5.9%
Multiracial	1,070	894	5.5%	4.7%
Asian	150	210	0.8%	1.1%
Black	109	103	0.6%	0.5%

Durango, Colorado has an estimated population of 19,411, a slight increase from the 19,071 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.4% White, 8.7% Hispanic, 6.1% Native American/Other, 5.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Durango, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Durango has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Durango, that probability was 40.7% in 2020 and 37.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Durango is ranked the 42nd 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). Durango was ranked the 43rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Durango's White Population

15,216 residents of Durango, or 78.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Durango is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Durango ranks 283rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durango's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Durango's population has increased from 75.7% to 78.4%.

Durango is more White than neighboring Ignacio (36.9% White), Bayfield (74.9% White), Cedar Hill (69.7% White), and Southern Ute (44.8% White). Durango is less White than neighboring Marvel (80% White).

Durango's Black Population

109 residents of Durango, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Durango is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Durango ranks 216th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durango's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Black residents' share of Durango's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Durango is more Black than neighboring Ignacio (0% Black), Bayfield (0% Black), Marvel (0% Black), Cedar Hill (0% Black), and Southern Ute (0% Black).

Durango's Asian Population

150 residents of Durango, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Durango is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Durango ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durango's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Asian residents' share of Durango's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Durango is more Asian than neighboring Bayfield (0.1% Asian), Marvel (0% Asian), Cedar Hill (0% Asian), and Southern Ute (0% Asian). Durango is less Asian than neighboring Ignacio (2% Asian).

Durango's Hispanic Population

1,683 residents of Durango, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Durango is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Durango ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durango's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Durango's population has decreased from 12.1% to 8.7%.

Durango is less Hispanic than neighboring Ignacio (38.5% Hispanic), Bayfield (20.6% Hispanic), Marvel (20% Hispanic), Cedar Hill (14.3% Hispanic), and Southern Ute (14.9% Hispanic).

Durango's Native American/Other Population

1,183 residents of Durango, or 6.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Durango is higher than in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Durango ranks 13th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durango's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Durango's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Durango is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bayfield (2.8% Native American/Other), and Marvel (0% Native American/Other). Durango is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ignacio (21.4% Native American/Other), Cedar Hill (13.4% Native American/Other), and Southern Ute (40.3% Native American/Other).

Durango's Multiracial Population

1,070 residents of Durango, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Durango is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Durango ranks 164th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durango's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Durango's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.5%.

Durango is more Multiracial than neighboring Ignacio (1.2% Multiracial), Bayfield (1.6% Multiracial), Marvel (0% Multiracial), Cedar Hill (2.5% Multiracial), and Southern Ute (0% 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.