Dolores

The Dolores River winds through the valley and then empties into McPhee Reservoir.

Welcome to Dolores

You will be charmed by this little town, located in the spectacular Dolores River Valley. The Dolores River winds through the valley and then empties into McPhee Reservoir, the second largest lake in Colorado.

1,380 archaeological sites were identified in the Dolores Project area prior to the construction of the reservoir. The collections are archived and interpreted at the Anasazi Heritage Center just north of Dolores, which is also the headquarters of the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.

Overview for Dolores, CO

4,854 people live in Dolores, where the median age is 48.4 and the average individual income is $30,646. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,854

Total Population

48.4 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$30,646

Average individual Income

Around Dolores, CO

There's plenty to do around Dolores, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Demographics and Employment Data for Dolores, CO

Dolores has 2,182 households, with an average household size of 2.22. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Dolores do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,854 people call Dolores home. The population density is 6.43 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,854

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48.4

Median Age

50.76 / 49.24%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
2,182

Total Households

2.22

Average Household Size

$30,646

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Dolores, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Dolores. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Dolores Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Dolores Secondary School
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
2/5
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