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Dolores, CO vs Buena Vista, CO

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- Buena Vista is 0% more densely populated than Dolores.
- People are 42.9% less likely to be married in Buena Vista.
- The Median Age is 0.4 years older in Buena Vista.
 Dolores, COBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,859329,725,481
 Female Population34.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population65.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.538.4
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 Population - 2010929  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,195285,036,114
 Population - 1990866  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock42.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now11.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock825.693.4
 Land Area0.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Dolores, COBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 40.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock14.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 200.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3425.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 544.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock10.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Dolores, COBuena Vista, COUnited States
 White64.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.0%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Dolores, COBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Married Population49.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock28.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock71.5%50.2%
 Never Married28.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.3%10.8%
 Widowed2.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.252.60
 Households525  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock52280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock55.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households391  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock35.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Dolores    3 Reviews

Hi, I am looking for feedback about the climate here, what is the normal for humidity levels year round, is Dolores a very sunny town? Also, does it snow a lot if so  More

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I've lived here 3 years not and I can't decide if I like it or not. It is by far the most beautiful place I've ever seen, but I'm from a large city and when I can't get  More

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Dolores is a very small town of less than 900 residents, and we live on the fringes of it. If you love privacy, beautiful surroundings, and can deal with the plow bills  More

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Reviews for Buena Vista    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Buena Vista is not a place to live if dependent upon needing a liveable or professional income. Jobs are largely retail and service industry - low wages, temporary,  More

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Over 18 years ago

There is no better place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Buena Vista is the place to be if your into the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, winter sports snow shoeing, back country skiing also close  More

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