Population Estimates for Cities/Towns
| Area |
2000 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2009 |
2010 |
| La Plata |
43,941 |
47,825 |
48,019 |
49,555 |
.51,464 |
51,334 |
| Durango |
13,922 |
15,959 |
16,154 |
16,169 |
16,627 |
16,887 |
| Bayfield |
1,549 |
1,735 |
1,842 |
1,941 |
2,087 |
2,333 |
| Ignacio |
669 |
755 |
741 |
736 |
797 |
697 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
| La Plata County |
2010. |
2015 |
2025 |
2035
|
| Population Forecasts |
52,530 |
58,921 |
73,983 |
87,075
|
|
| Avg. Annual % Change |
NA |
2.4% |
2.6% |
1.8%
|
Source: Colorado Demography Section Forecasts by County 2010-2035.
The Colorado State Demography Section provides annual population estimates, and these estimates are constantly revised based on a number of factors.
Employment & Income
The region’s largest employers include education, medical services, government, retail grocers and tourism. Employment is measured in a variety of ways such as annual payroll, number of employees, plus full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
Total Personal Income within the county is more than solely employment income. Totals include other sources flowing into the county such as transfer payments, dividends, interest and rent, and residency adjustments.
La Plata County Top Employers
| Employer |
2010 Average Annual Jobs |
| Southern Ute Indian Tribe |
1,500 |
| Mercy Medical Center |
625 |
| Durango School District 9-R |
544 |
| Fort Lewis College |
535 |
| City of Durango |
500 |
| Mercury Payment Systems |
442 |
| La Plata County |
412 |
| Wal Mart Stores Inc |
353 |
| Durango Mountain Resort |
346 |
| San Juan Basin Health |
226 |
Source: Individual Employer Statistics 2010
| La Plata |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
| Unemployed |
1,174 |
1,159 |
1,047 |
903 |
1,144 |
1,917 |
2,179 |
| Employed |
27,087 |
28,791 |
29,492 |
30,345 |
30,444 |
29,366 |
27,949 |
| Total Labor Force |
28,261 |
29,950 |
30,539 |
31,248 |
31,588 |
31,283 |
30,128 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.2% |
3.9% |
3.4% |
2.9% |
3.6% |
6.1% |
7.2% |
| State Unemployment Rate |
5.6% |
5.1% |
4.4% |
3.9% |
4.9% |
8.3% |
8.9% |
| U.S. Unemployment Rate |
5.5% |
5.1% |
4.6% |
4.6% |
5.8% |
9.3% |
9.6% |
Source: Colorado Dept. of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
Southwest Colorado Workforce Center
331 S. Camino del Rio, Ste. C
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-0308
SOS Staffing Services
3473 N. Main Avenue, #12
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-3131
Uni-Staff Staffing Services
1315 Main Avenue #106
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1940
For current job listings in Durango, visit the classified section of the Durango Herald newspaper.
Per Capita Income
| Area |
Per Capita Personal Income 2007 |
Per Capita Personal Income 2008 |
Per Capita Personal Income 2009 |
Per Capita Personal Income 2010 |
| United States |
$38,263 |
$40,677 |
NA |
NA |
| Colorado |
$42,361 |
$43,509 |
$41,839 |
$42,802 |
| La Plata County |
$39,458 |
$40,673 |
$39,626 |
$40,584 |
Estimated 2008 Personal Income - La Plata County
| Earnings |
Amount |
% of Income |
| Transfer of Payments |
$208,288 |
10.1% |
| Dividend, Interest & Rent |
$503,113 |
24.4% |
| Net Earnings (Employment Income -Residency Adjustments) |
$1,348,198 |
65.5% |
| Total Personal Income |
$2,059,599 |
100% |
Taxes
State Income Tax Tax rate is 4.63% of taxable income.
Sales & Use Tax Tax totals 7.9% and is comprised of 2.9% state, 2% county and 3.0% city. Within the Durango Enterprise Zone, the purchase of equipment and machines or tools used exclusively for manufacturing in the zone are exempt from the 2.9% state sales/use tax.
Lodger's Tax A tax of 2% is collected on all lodging properties in the county and city.
Property Tax Property is assessed at 29% of actual value for industrial and commercial and at 9.74% for residential. La Plata County tax information.
Worker's Compensation Varies based on occupations within operation. Self insurance is permitted in Colorado.
Unemployment Compensation
For updated information, please call toll-free:
Colorado Department of Labor, 1-888-390-7936.
