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Dolores County, CO Population by Age

The median age in Dolores County, CO is 58.6, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 9.53% were under the age of 15, 8.39% aged 15 to 29, 48.16% aged 30 to 64, 32.56% aged 65 to 84, and 1.35% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Dolores County, CO population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Dolores County's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 35 1.53%
5 to 9 years 114 4.98%
10 to 14 years 69 3.02%
15 to 19 years 92 4.02%
20 to 24 years 17 0.74%
25 to 29 years 83 3.63%
30 to 34 years 52 2.27%
35 to 39 years 130 5.68%
40 to 44 years 161 7.04%
45 to 49 years 133 5.81%
50 to 54 years 134 5.86%
55 to 59 years 275 12.02%
60 to 64 years 217 9.48%
65 to 69 years 422 18.44%
70 to 74 years 113 4.94%
75 to 79 years 141 6.16%
80 to 84 years 69 3.02%
85 years and over 31 1.35%
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Dolores County, CO population by age group

Key stats
327
Population under 25 years
426
Population aged 25-44
759
Population aged 45-64
776
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Dolores County's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Dolores County, CO population by age group. The largest age group was 65-69 years with a poulation of 422 (18.44% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Dolores County, CO was for the group of age 65-69 years with a population of 422 (18.44%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Dolores County, CO was the 20-24 years with a population of 17 (0.74%).

Dolores County, CO population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Dolores County, CO's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Dolores County's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Dolores County, CO population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 1,240 (54.20% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 272 11.89%
18 to 64 years 1,240 54.2%
85 years and over 776 33.92%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Dolores County's population under 18 was 11.89%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Dolores County's working population (between 18 and 64) was 54.20%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Dolores County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 33.92% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Dolores County, CO population pyramid

Population pyramid for Dolores County, CO is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Dolores County's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dolores County, CO, is 16.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dolores County, CO, is 60.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dolores County, CO is 76.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dolores County, CO is 1.7.
The graph shows Dolores County's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Dolores County, CO population pyramid i.e. Dolores County population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Dolores County, CO's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 35 0 35
5 to 9 years 77 37 114
10 to 14 years 33 36 69
15 to 19 years 69 23 92
20 to 24 years 7 10 17
25 to 29 years 56 27 83
30 to 34 years 34 18 52
35 to 39 years 94 36 130
40 to 44 years 38 123 161
45 to 49 years 70 63 133
50 to 54 years 91 43 134
55 to 59 years 171 104 275
60 to 64 years 133 84 217
65 to 69 years 155 267 422
70 to 74 years 52 61 113
75 to 79 years 83 58 141
80 to 84 years 44 25 69
85 years and over 21 10 31
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Things to know

What is the population of Dolores County, CO under 18?

Dolores County's population under the age of 18 is 272, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 11.89% of the total resident population of Dolores County, CO.

What is the aging population in Dolores County, CO?

Dolores County's population aged 65 years and above was 776. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 33.92% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Dolores County, CO Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Dolores County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dolores County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Dolores County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Dolores County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Dolores County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Dolores County, CO was for the group of age 65-69 years with a population of 422 (18.44%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Dolores County, CO was the 20-24 years with a population of 17 (0.74%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Dolores County population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Dolores County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Dolores County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dolores County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Dolores County, CO Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Dolores County - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dolores County population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Dolores County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Dolores County population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Dolores County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Dolores County is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Dolores County is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dolores County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Dolores County, CO Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Dolores County, CO population pyramid, which represents the Dolores County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dolores County, CO, is 16.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dolores County, CO, is 60.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dolores County, CO is 76.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dolores County, CO is 1.7.

Dolores County population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Dolores County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Dolores County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Dolores County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Dolores County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dolores County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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