Census-designated place · Colorado
Dakota Ridge, Colorado
Dakota Ridge, census-designated place, in Jefferson County, Colorado. Dakota Ridge had 33,753 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,425). GEOID 0819150.
Residents, 2020-2024
33,753
±1,425 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 33,892
Median household income
$120,822
±$5,597 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$604,600
±$12,098 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$2,176
±$91 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Dakota Ridge and what county is it in?
Dakota Ridge is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Jefferson County, Colorado. It covers 9.4 square miles of land, 3,609 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dakota Ridge is in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dakota Ridge, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Dakota Ridge's population at 33,753 (±1,425). The 2020 Census counted 33,892 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Dakota Ridge is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Dakota Ridge | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,753 ±1,425 | 579,377 | no clear change |
| Households | 13,215 ±516 | 241,735 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.07 | 2.36 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 13,576 ±510 | 253,574 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dakota Ridge?
The median resident of Dakota Ridge is 41.1 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.6%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dakota Ridge | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 ±1.6 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±1.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1% ±1.6 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 50.6% ±1.4 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.6% ±2.6 pts | 16.1% | +4.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.3% ±2.5 pts | 75.2% | −8.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | +2.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±1.1 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.0% ±1.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±1.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.6% ±1.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±0.8 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.7% ±1.0 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.0% ±3.3 pts | 52.0% | +5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.4% ±1.9 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.0% ±2.0 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dakota Ridge earn?
Half of Dakota Ridge's 13,215 households earn less than $120,822 a year (±$5,597), against $110,656 in Jefferson County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $123,608 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dakota Ridge | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,822 ±$5,597 | $110,656 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $140,741 ±$6,515 | $142,995 | – |
| Per capita income | $55,851 ±$2,948 | $60,827 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.4% ±1.1 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.5% ±2.7 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.0% ±1.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% ±0.6 pts | 97.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.8% ±1.0 pts | 95.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dakota Ridge?
Owners occupy 83.6% of Dakota Ridge's occupied homes and renters 16.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $604,600 by its owner (±$12,098). The median renter pays $2,176 a month including utilities, and 38.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dakota Ridge | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $604,600 ±$12,098 | $637,600 | +$145,059 |
| Median gross rent | $2,176 ±$91 | $1,861 | +$175 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.6% ±7.8 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,387 ±$78 | $2,498 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.6% ±1.8 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.4% ±1.8 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 13,576 ±510 | 253,574 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4% ±6.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.8% ±2.0 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±1.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% ±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Dakota Ridge work and get to work?
66.6% of Dakota Ridge's workers drive alone and 24.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.8%.
| Measure | Dakota Ridge | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.8% ±2.1 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±0.8 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.6% ±2.8 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±1.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.1% ±2.2 pts | 25.4% | +16.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min ±1.1 | 26.0 min | −3.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dakota Ridge?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Dakota Ridge, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $104,464 (Tract 120.39) to $140,357 (Tract 120.42).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 120.43Jefferson County | 5,829 | $120,297 |
| Tract 120.45Jefferson County | 5,820 | $133,075 |
| Tract 120.39Jefferson County | 5,235 | $104,464 |
| Tract 120.42Jefferson County | 3,929 | $140,357 |
| Tract 120.44Jefferson County | 3,796 | $121,169 |
| Tract 120.38Jefferson County | 3,425 | $108,646 |
| Tract 120.41Jefferson County | 5,251 | $121,591 |
| Tract 159Jefferson County | 3,671 | $61,696 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dakota Ridge) · Census block assignment files
How does Dakota Ridge compare with other places in Colorado?
Dakota Ridge ranks 53rd of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 29th | 220 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th | 221 |
| Median household income | 53rd | 218 |
| Per capita income | 77th | 220 |
| Median home value | 79th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 27th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 131st | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 79th | 216 |
| Median age | 87th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 54th | 218 |
| Work from home | 61st | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 95th | 221 |
Dakota Ridge's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dakota Ridge?
9 of the 57 figures for Dakota Ridge on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dakota Ridge are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.