Durango, CO Demographics

A map of Durango's Population by Race

Durango, Colorado had a population of 19,071 in 2020. It was 75.7% White, 0.5% Black, 1.1% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic, 5.9% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Durango, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Durango is the 43rd most populous. 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's White Population

14,435 residents of Durango identify as White, or 75.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Durango slightly larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Durango is ranked #283 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Durango is more White than neighboring Ignacio (32.9% White), Bayfield (74.6% White), Marvel (58.8% White), and Southern Ute (43.7% White). Durango is less White than neighboring Cedar Hill (77.8% White).

Durango's Black Population

103 residents of Durango identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Durango roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Durango is ranked #213 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Durango is more Black than neighboring Ignacio (0% Black), Bayfield (0.4% Black), Marvel (0% Black), Cedar Hill (0.1% Black), and Southern Ute (0% Black).

Durango's Asian Population

210 residents of Durango identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Durango roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Durango is ranked #164 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Durango is more Asian than neighboring Bayfield (0.4% Asian), Marvel (0% Asian), Cedar Hill (0.4% Asian), and Southern Ute (0% Asian).

Durango's Hispanic Population

2,309 residents of Durango identify as Hispanic, or 12.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Durango slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Durango is ranked #231 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Durango is less Hispanic than neighboring Ignacio (44.2% Hispanic), Bayfield (16.3% Hispanic), Marvel (33.8% Hispanic), Cedar Hill (12.7% Hispanic), and Southern Ute (17.1% Hispanic).

Durango's Native American/Other Population

1,120 residents of Durango identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Durango roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Durango is ranked #11 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Durango is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bayfield (3.8% Native American/Other), and Cedar Hill (4.3% Native American/Other). Durango is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ignacio (19.5% Native American/Other), and Southern Ute (34.8% Native American/Other).

Durango's Multiracial Population

894 residents of Durango identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Durango roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Durango is ranked #155 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Durango is more Multiracial than neighboring Ignacio (2.3% Multiracial), Bayfield (4.5% Multiracial), Marvel (1.5% Multiracial), and Southern Ute (4.4% Multiracial). Durango is less Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Hill (4.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.