Durango, Colorado
Durango: city in and county seat of La Plata County, Colorado, United States
About
Durango is a city located in the county of La Plata in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,887. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,690 inhabitants.
The city was created 145 years ago in 1880.
Quick Facts about Durango
| Population | 19,690 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | La Plata County |
| Postal code | 81301–81303 |
| Phone Area Codes | 970 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.33% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.67% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.2753,-107.8801 |
| Altitude | 6,522 feet / 1988 meters |
| Capital city | Durango is capital of La Plata County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1881 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:03:10 (10th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 14.24% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 38℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Durango is located at 37°16'31"N 107°52'48"W (37.2752800, -107.8800700).
Durango map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Durango
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Durango increased by 14.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,887 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,998 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,257 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,673 | 2.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,762 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,113 | 1.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,431 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,471 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,983 | 2.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,973 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,690 | 3.64% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Durango
1Durango City Hall
949 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301 View details
Phone: +19703755000 | Website available
2Durango City Span 10
Durango, CO 81301 View details
Phone: +19703755082
People born in Durango (37)
People born in Durango, including biathlete Lanny Barnes, astronaut Stuart Roosa, actor Tom Tully, .
More notable people
- Clark Matis (American cross-country skier) he was born in 01/07/1946
- Myles Rockwell (cyclist) he was born in 19/08/1972
- Jessica Lorenz she was born in 22/11/1978
- Tracy Barnes-Coliander (American biathlete) she was born in 26/04/1982
- Mike Elliott (American cross-country skier) he was born in 03/04/1942
- Shonny Vanlandingham (American triathlete) she was born in 01/05/1969
- Turrell Verl Wylie (American tibetologist) he was born in 20/08/1927
- Devon Gummersall (American actor) he was born in 15/10/1978
- Tom Hovasse (basketball player) he was born in 31/01/1967
- John Burke (American baseball player, born 1970) he was born in 09/02/1970
- John Nunn (American race walker) he was born in 03/02/1978
- Mike Ming (American politician) he was born in 29/01/1958
- Dave Cullinan (American cyclist) he was born in 08/05/1968
- Kirk Archibeque (American basketball player) he was born in 27/09/1984
- Carmen Small (American road racing cyclist) she was born in 22/04/1980
- Elva Dryer (American runner) she was born in 26/09/1971
- Kristin McGrath (cyclist) she was born in 21/10/1982
- Tad Elliott (American cross-country skier) he was born in 07/02/1988
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Durango, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127185 | Fort Lewis College | Durango (CO) | 81301-3999 |
Closest post offices linked to Durango.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Durang Post Office | Durango (CO) | 81301 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Durango, Iowa city in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States with a population of 19 people.
Other cities in La Plata County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in La Plata County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bayfield | 2,586 | Town in Colorado, USA |
| Ignacio | 963 | Statutory Town in La Plata County, Colorado, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Durango distances to largest Colorado cities