Population 31,863 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dakota Ridge
Household size in Dakota Ridge
| Period | Dakota Ridge | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in Dakota Ridge has 2.57 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.66 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dakota Ridge
| Period | Dakota Ridge | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Dakota Ridge is 42.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dakota Ridge
| Period | Dakota Ridge | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Dakota Ridge (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Denver area. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dakota Ridge
Renters in Dakota Ridge
| Period | Dakota Ridge | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Dakota Ridge is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 15.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 25.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dakota Ridge
| Period | Dakota Ridge | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in Dakota Ridge are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The Denver area as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dakota Ridge
| Period | Dakota Ridge | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Dakota Ridge are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Denver area. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dakota Ridge
| Period | Dakota Ridge | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,147 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,369 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,611 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,254 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,107 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Dakota Ridge pays $2,254 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,107 a month from 2006–10, a 97% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dakota Ridge
Bachelor's degrees in Dakota Ridge
| Period | Dakota Ridge | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.6% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.7% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.9% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Dakota Ridge is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dakota Ridge
| Period | Dakota Ridge | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.0% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Dakota Ridge: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dakota Ridge
| Period | Dakota Ridge | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Dakota Ridge has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dakota Ridge compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Ridge | 2.57 | 42.7 | 9.1% | 15.0% | 5.4% | 1987 | $2,254 | 50.9% | 96.5% | 2.6% |
| Ken Caryl | 2.49 | 42.9 | 6.9% | 15.6% | 2.9% | 1987 | $2,132 | 50.8% | 97.0% | 3.7% |
| Columbine | 2.69 | 42.2 | 8.0% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 1978 | $2,376 | 53.1% | 97.3% | 4.0% |
| Bow Mar | 2.68 | 44.8 | 5.3% | 17.9% | 4.2% | 1981 | $2,772 | 71.0% | 98.2% | 7.4% |
| Morrison | 2.54 | 49.7 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 7.8% | 1988 | $2,325 | 66.9% | 99.1% | 1.9% |
| Littleton | 2.41 | 41.8 | 7.5% | 34.5% | 4.9% | 1989 | $2,289 | 59.6% | 96.4% | 4.1% |
| Columbine Valley | 2.56 | 52.2 | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1979 | $1,929 | 85.1% | 99.7% | 0.3% |
| Lakewood | 2.32 | 40.2 | 9.5% | 37.3% | 5.5% | 1978 | $2,061 | 46.3% | 94.6% | 4.1% |
| Sheridan | 2.66 | 37.6 | 19.5% | 44.2% | 8.5% | 1979 | $1,481 | 24.1% | 83.6% | 10.5% |
| Idledale | 2.21 | 56.0 | 5.0% | 15.5% | 11.2% | 1969 | $2,341 | 62.9% | 96.0% | 4.1% |
| Indian Hills | 2.42 | 49.7 | 5.8% | 18.9% | 16.6% | 1974 | $1,670 | 55.5% | 98.5% | 1.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dakota Ridge. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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