Moving to Dacono, Colorado

Dacono, Colorado is a small city located in Weld County. It has a population of about 5,500 people and covers an area of about 2.5 square miles. The city is situated at an elevation of 4,621 feet above sea level and has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters.

The history of Dacono dates back to 1908 when the town was founded by two brothers, Frank and John Dacono. They were originally from Italy and had moved to Colorado to seek their fortune in the mining industry. The town quickly grew up around the mining operations and became an important center for the coal industry in the region.

Politically, Dacono is part of Weld County, which is considered to be one of the most conservative counties in Colorado. The city’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing; however, it also boasts several small businesses as well as some larger ones such as Halliburton Oil Company’s regional office located here.

In terms of education, Dacono has several elementary schools as well as one middle school and one high school – Valley High School – which serves all students within the city limits. Additionally, there are several higher education institutions within driving distance such as University of Northern Colorado (Greeley), Aims Community College (Greeley), Front Range Community College (Westminster), Metropolitan State University (Denver), Regis University (Denver).

Landmarks in Dacono include Staley Park which features a playground for children as well as picnic areas and walking trails; Overland Trail Museum which showcases artifacts from early settlers; South Platte River which passes through town providing recreational activities such fishing or rafting; Pioneer Park which offers camping sites, picnic areas and hiking trails; Valley Country Club which provides golfing opportunities for members; Pawnee National Grasslands just east of town offering beautiful views; along with several other charming attractions like antique shops or art galleries that make this little town unique.

Population: 3,015. Estimated population in July 2024: 3,529 (+17.0% change)
Males: 1,509 (50.0%), Females: 1,506 (50.0%)

Weld County

Zip code: 80514

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.0 years
Median household income: $38,854
Median house value: $116,400

Population by Race

Races in Dacono:

• White Non-Hispanic (64.3%)
• Hispanic (32.0%)
• Other race (18.0%)
• Two or more races (2.6%)
• American Indian (1.5%)
• Other Asian (0.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (21.2%), English (10.1%), Irish (9.6%), United States (5.0%), Scotch-Irish (4.2%), Dutch (4.0%).

Elevation: 5017 feet

Land area: 2.7 square miles

Population by Education

Dacono, Colorado is a small city located in Weld County. It has a population of around 5,000 people, according to the most recent census. The population is fairly evenly distributed among all age groups, with the majority of residents being between the ages of 25 and 44. The median age of the population is 32.9 years old. The majority of residents are white (84%), followed by Hispanic (9%) and African American (3%). The median household income in Dacono is $53,000 per year and the median home value is $246,000. A large portion of the population works in service or blue-collar jobs such as construction or manufacturing, while some commute to nearby cities for work. Education levels vary widely with some residents having only high school diplomas while others have college degrees or higher-level education credentials. In addition to a diverse ethnic makeup and varied educational backgrounds, Dacono also has an active arts scene with several local theatre companies as well as an outdoor music festival that takes place each summer. There are also several parks in Dacono where locals gather for picnics or outdoor activities like hiking and biking trails that run through town and connect to nearby trails and parks in Weld County.

For population 25 years and over in Dacono

• High school or higher: 68.0%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.1%
• Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
• Unemployed: 7.3%
• Mean travel time to work: 29.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dacono city

• Never married: 24.9%
• Now married: 57.3%
• Separated: 1.8%
• Widowed: 5.6%
• Divorced: 10.4%

15.1% Foreign born (13.2% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +753 (+33.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Dacono:

• PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CTR (about 11 miles; BRIGHTON, CO)
• DEVEREUX CLEO WALLACE (about 13 miles; WESTMINSTER, CO)
• LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; LONGMONT, CO)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Dacono:

• DENVER INTL (about 25 miles; DENVER, CO; Abbreviation: DEN)
• FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND MUNI (about 26 miles; FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND, CO; Abbreviation: FNL)
• BUCKLEY AFB (about 30 miles; AURORA, CO; Abbreviation: BKF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Dacono:

• ERIE MUNICIPAL (about 9 miles; ERIE, CO; Abbreviation: 48V)
• VANCE BRAND (about 16 miles; LONGMONT, CO; Abbreviation: 2V2)
• JEFFCO (about 17 miles; DENVER, CO; Abbreviation: BJC)

Amtrak station near Dacono:

• 13 miles: LONGMONT (615 N. MAUB ST.) – Bus Station

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dacono:

• FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; WESTMINSTER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 6,858)
• REGIS UNIVERSITY (about 19 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,898)
• EMILY GRIFFITH OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL (about 24 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,083)
• AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 25 miles; GREELEY, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,722)
• COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA (about 25 miles; AURORA, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,219)
• UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO (about 28 miles; GREELEY, CO; Full-time enrollment: 10,983)
• COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES (about 29 miles; GOLDEN, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,183)

Libraries

Library in Dacono:

• DACONO PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $45,956; Location: 512 CHERRY STREET; 5,245 books; 136 audio materials; 104 video materials; 14 serial subscriptions)