Durango
City in La Plata County, Colorado
Durango is a city in La Plata County, Colorado, with 19,071 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,522 ft (1,988 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bayfield, 15.6 miles E.
- 19,071residents (2020 Census)
- 6,522 ftelevation · 1,988 m
- 17.7 sq miland area · 46.0 km²
- 1,074 / sq mipopulation density
- 81303ZIP code
About Durango
Durango is the home rule city and the county seat of La Plata County, Colorado, United States. The city's population was 19,071 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in the county. Durango is the home of Fort Lewis College.
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Living in Durango
- Median household income
- $78,602
- Median home value
- $668,400
- Median rent
- $1,636/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Durango had 19,071 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,071 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,074 per sq mi (415 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Durango at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | La Plata County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,071 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.75 sq mi (46.0 km²) |
| Water area | 2.39 sq mi (6.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,522 ft (1,988 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2645° N, 107.8741° W |
| ZIP code | 81303 |
| Official website | durangogov.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0822035 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Durango
- Bayfield15.6 mi E
- Ignacio16.5 mi SE
- Marvel17.5 mi SW
- Southern Ute20.3 mi SE
- Cedar Hill, NM22.0 mi S
- Mancos23.8 mi W
- La Boca, NM23.8 mi SE
- Center Point, NM27.6 mi S
- Middle Mesa, NM28.2 mi SE
- North Light Plant, NM28.8 mi S
- Arboles30.1 mi SE
- Navajo Dam, NM30.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Durango
What county is Durango in?
Durango is in La Plata County, Colorado.
What is the population of Durango, CO?
19,071 people lived in Durango at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Durango, CO?
The ZIP code of Durango is 81303.
What is the elevation of Durango?
6,522 feet (1,988 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Durango?
Bayfield (15.6 mi), Ignacio (16.5 mi), Marvel (17.5 mi), Southern Ute (20.3 mi), Cedar Hill (22.0 mi).
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