Dakota Ridge, CO

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Dakota Ridge Overview

34,234
TOTAL POPULATION
17,193
MALE POPULATION
17,041
FEMALE POPULATION
100.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.12
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$51,596
PER CAPITA INCOME
$131,677
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$116,683
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
20,105
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Dakota Ridge

The most populous races in Dakota Ridge are White / Caucasian (27,642 | 80.7%), Hispanic or Latino (5,550 | 16.2%), and Two or more Races (4,026 | 11.8%).
Race in Dakota Ridge
Race# Population% Population
Asian9812.9%
Black / African American4221.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific260.1%
Hispanic or Latino5,55016.2%
Native / Alaskan2320.7%
White / Caucasian27,64280.7%
Two or more Races4,02611.8%
Some other Race9052.6%
Total34,234100.0%

Ancestry in Dakota Ridge

The most populous ancestries reported in Dakota Ridge are German (7,999 | 23.4%), English (5,092 | 14.9%), Irish (4,492 | 13.1%), Mexican (3,372 | 9.9%), and Italian (2,019 | 5.9%), together accounting for 67.1% of all Dakota Ridge residents.
Ancestry in Dakota Ridge
Ancestry# Population% Population
African830.2%
American1,4454.2%
Apache1130.3%
Arab2650.8%
Argentinean60.0%
Armenian120.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac130.0%
Australian650.2%
Austrian1030.3%
Basque280.1%
Belgian170.1%
Bhutanese1280.4%
Brazilian350.1%
British2340.7%
Burmese670.2%
Cajun560.2%
Canadian1010.3%
Central American2600.8%
Cherokee1070.3%
Chippewa170.1%
Colombian440.1%
Cree80.0%
Croatian390.1%
Crow210.1%
Cuban700.2%
Czech2590.8%
Czechoslovakian80.0%
Danish2950.9%
Dominican290.1%
Dutch5491.6%
Eastern European1860.5%
Ecuadorian280.1%
English5,09214.9%
European8892.6%
Filipino790.2%
Finnish420.1%
French9962.9%
French Canadian1920.6%
German7,99923.4%
Greek310.1%
Guatemalan390.1%
Hungarian1150.3%
Icelander290.1%
Indian (Asian)5561.6%
Irish4,49213.1%
Iroquois60.0%
Italian2,0195.9%
Jordanian370.1%
Korean3731.1%
Lebanese240.1%
Lithuanian190.1%
Mexican3,3729.9%
Mexican American Indian190.1%
Native Hawaiian1020.3%
Navajo840.3%
Nicaraguan2070.6%
Northern European1540.4%
Norwegian9472.8%
Osage290.1%
Pakistani1600.5%
Palestinian2040.6%
Polish8612.5%
Portuguese290.1%
Pueblo1970.6%
Puerto Rican1280.4%
Romanian260.1%
Russian2790.8%
Salvadoran140.0%
Scandinavian790.2%
Scotch-Irish3951.1%
Scottish1,0713.1%
Serbian270.1%
Shoshone220.1%
Slavic220.1%
Slovene370.1%
South American1010.3%
Spaniard6702.0%
Spanish7462.2%
Sri Lankan1350.4%
Subsaharan African830.2%
Swedish8372.4%
Swiss790.2%
Thai1140.3%
Turkish260.1%
Ukrainian400.1%
Venezuelan230.1%
Welsh3821.1%
West Indian130.0%
Yugoslavian220.1%
Yup'ik70.0%
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Immigrants in Dakota Ridge

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dakota Ridge came from Asia (767 | 2.2%), Latin America (572 | 1.7%), Central America (411 | 1.2%), Eastern Asia (371 | 1.1%), and China (346 | 1.0%), together accounting for 7.2% of all Dakota Ridge residents.
Immigrants in Dakota Ridge
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa360.1%
Argentina60.0%
Asia7672.2%
Australia490.1%
Austria90.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina190.1%
Brazil310.1%
Bulgaria160.1%
Canada1280.4%
Caribbean390.1%
Central America4111.2%
China3461.0%
Colombia440.1%
Cuba100.0%
Czechoslovakia260.1%
Dominican Republic290.1%
Eastern Africa190.1%
Eastern Asia3711.1%
Eastern Europe960.3%
Ecuador280.1%
England90.0%
Europe2790.8%
France180.1%
Germany600.2%
Guatemala260.1%
Hong Kong70.0%
India780.2%
Indonesia260.1%
Ireland300.1%
Israel500.2%
Japan160.1%
Jordan220.1%
Korea90.0%
Latin America5721.7%
Latvia30.0%
Mexico3130.9%
Nicaragua720.2%
Northern Europe960.3%
Oceania490.1%
Peru130.0%
Philippines320.1%
Poland190.1%
South Africa170.1%
South America1220.4%
South Central Asia840.3%
South Eastern Asia2150.6%
Sri Lanka60.0%
Sweden60.0%
Syria250.1%
Taiwan740.2%
Thailand840.3%
Vietnam730.2%
Western Asia970.3%
Western Europe870.3%
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Sex and Age in Dakota Ridge

Sex and Age in Dakota Ridge

The most populous age groups in Dakota Ridge are 30 to 34 Years (1,488 | 8.6%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (1,560 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Dakota Ridge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,053 (6.1%)712 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years743 (4.3%)947 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years1,040 (6.0%)1,284 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Years1,136 (6.6%)1,044 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Years978 (5.7%)564 (3.3%)
25 to 29 Years985 (5.7%)1,312 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years1,488 (8.6%)1,087 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years1,451 (8.4%)1,310 (7.7%)
40 to 44 Years922 (5.4%)1,173 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years1,427 (8.3%)1,183 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years980 (5.7%)922 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,276 (7.4%)1,473 (8.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,252 (7.3%)1,560 (9.1%)
65 to 69 Years1,003 (5.8%)757 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years822 (4.8%)826 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years347 (2.0%)610 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years201 (1.2%)139 (0.8%)
85 Years and over89 (0.5%)138 (0.8%)
Total17,193 (100.0%)17,041 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Dakota Ridge

Median Family Size in Dakota Ridge

The median family size in Dakota Ridge is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (7,795 | 82.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.07 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (610 | 6.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.01 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Dakota Ridge
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,795 (82.6%)3.07
Single Male/Father610 (6.5%)3.01
Single Female/Mother1,032 (10.9%)3.05
Total Families9,437 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Dakota Ridge

The median household size in Dakota Ridge is 2.63 persons per household, with single male/father households (610 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.45 persons per household. non-family households (3,526 | 27.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Dakota Ridge
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,795 (60.1%)3.10
Single Male/Father610 (4.7%)3.45
Single Female/Mother1,032 (8.0%)3.21
Non-family3,526 (27.2%)1.29
Total Households12,963 (100.0%)2.63

Household Size by Marriage Status in Dakota Ridge

Out of a total of 12,963 households in Dakota Ridge, 9,437 (72.8%) are family households, while 3,526 (27.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,154, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,691.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dakota Ridge
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,691 (20.8%)
2-Person Households4,154 (32.1%)737 (5.7%)
3-Person Households2,064 (15.9%)73 (0.6%)
4-Person Households2,168 (16.7%)25 (0.2%)
5-Person Households683 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households274 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households94 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,437 (72.8%)3,526 (27.2%)

Female Fertility in Dakota Ridge

Fertility by Age in Dakota Ridge

Average fertility rate in Dakota Ridge is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 55.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Dakota Ridge
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years224 (55.6%)76.0
35 to 50 years179 (44.4%)48.0
Total403 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dakota Ridge

94.0% of women with births (403) in Dakota Ridge are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 8.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 4.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dakota Ridge
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years215 (96.0%)9 (4.0%)
35 to 50 years164 (91.6%)15 (8.4%)
Total379 (94.0%)24 (6.0%)

Fertility by Education in Dakota Ridge

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Dakota Ridge
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma42 (10.4%)40.0
College or Associate's Degree101 (25.1%)52.0
Bachelor's Degree130 (32.3%)49.0
Graduate Degree130 (32.3%)103.0
Total403 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dakota Ridge

6.0% of women with births in Dakota Ridge are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 21.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dakota Ridge
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma33 (78.6%)9 (21.4%)
College or Associate's Degree86 (85.2%)15 (14.8%)
Bachelor's Degree130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total379 (94.0%)24 (6.0%)

Income in Dakota Ridge

Income Overview in Dakota Ridge

Per Capita Income in Dakota Ridge is $51,596, while median incomes of families and households are $131,677 and $116,683 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income34,234$51,596
Median Family Income9,437$131,677
Mean Family Income9,437$149,798
Median Household Income12,963$116,683
Mean Household Income12,963$135,074
Income Deficit9,437$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)34,23419.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)34,23480.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index34,2340.36

Earnings by Sex in Dakota Ridge

Average Earnings in Dakota Ridge are $56,478, $64,295 for men and $51,546 for women, a difference of 19.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Dakota Ridge
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male11,117 (52.7%)$64,295
Female9,974 (47.3%)$51,546
Total21,091 (100.0%)$56,478

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dakota Ridge

The most common earnings brackets in Dakota Ridge are $100,000+ for men (3,157 | 28.4%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,338 | 13.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dakota Ridge
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less458 (4.1%)457 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999360 (3.2%)324 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499180 (1.6%)377 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999158 (1.4%)191 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499180 (1.6%)229 (2.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999219 (2.0%)220 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499206 (1.8%)189 (1.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999196 (1.8%)201 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49987 (0.8%)228 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999356 (3.2%)346 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999221 (2.0%)503 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999480 (4.3%)485 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999465 (4.2%)404 (4.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999300 (2.7%)393 (3.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999530 (4.8%)320 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999469 (4.2%)528 (5.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999740 (6.7%)1,011 (10.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999857 (7.7%)894 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,498 (13.5%)1,338 (13.4%)
$100,000+3,157 (28.4%)1,336 (13.4%)
Total11,117 (100.0%)9,974 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dakota Ridge

Average earnings in Dakota Ridge are $73,485 for men and $55,991 for women, a difference of 23.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $117,850, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $51,383. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,051, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $35,948.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dakota Ridge
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$71,200$0
High School Diploma$51,383$35,948
College or Associate's Degree$56,862$45,106
Bachelor's Degree$101,250$64,490
Graduate Degree$117,850$70,051
Total$73,485$55,991

Family Income in Dakota Ridge

Family Income Brackets in Dakota Ridge

According to the Dakota Ridge family income data, there are 2,690 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.5% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 47 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Dakota Ridge
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000850.9%
$10,000 to $14,999750.8%
$15,000 to $24,999470.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991421.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992933.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,09511.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991,15112.2%
$100,000 to $149,9992,69028.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991,82119.3%
$200,000+2,04821.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dakota Ridge

6-person families (269 | 2.9%) account for the highest median family income in Dakota Ridge with $178,068 per family, while 2-person families (4,357 | 46.2%) have the highest median income of $58,233 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dakota Ridge
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,357 (46.2%)$116,466
3-Person Families2,108 (22.3%)$143,464
4-Person Families2,086 (22.1%)$148,095
5-Person Families541 (5.7%)$141,726
6-Person Families269 (2.9%)$178,068
7+ Person Families76 (0.8%)$0
Total9,437 (100.0%)$131,677

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dakota Ridge

The median family income in Dakota Ridge is $131,677, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,606) having the highest median family income of $163,376, while families with 1 earner (2,120) have the lowest median family income of $90,256, accounting for 17.0% and 22.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dakota Ridge
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,139 (12.1%)$94,177
1 Earner2,120 (22.5%)$90,256
2 Earners4,572 (48.4%)$155,074
3+ Earners1,606 (17.0%)$163,376
Total9,437 (100.0%)$131,677

Household Income in Dakota Ridge

Household Income Brackets in Dakota Ridge

With 3,409 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Dakota Ridge, accounting for 26.3% of all households. In contrast, only 169 households (1.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Dakota Ridge
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002461.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991691.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992592.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993112.4%
$35,000 to $49,9996875.3%
$50,000 to $74,9991,89314.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991,56912.1%
$100,000 to $149,9993,40926.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991,99615.4%
$200,000+2,41118.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Dakota Ridge

The median household income in Dakota Ridge is $116,683, with the highest median household income of $133,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,591 households (43.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,393, with 125 households (1.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Dakota Ridge
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years125 (1.0%)$53,393
25 to 44 Years4,189 (32.3%)$130,820
45 to 64 Years5,591 (43.1%)$133,750
65+ Years3,058 (23.6%)$90,740
Total12,963 (100.0%)$116,683

Poverty in Dakota Ridge

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dakota Ridge

With 3.3% poverty level for males and 4.5% for females among the residents of Dakota Ridge, 18 to 24 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 103 males (7.1%) and 38 females (16.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dakota Ridge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years73 (7.1%)8 (1.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years8 (0.8%)36 (3.0%)
12 to 14 Years17 (3.3%)17 (2.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)38 (16.4%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)32 (9.0%)
18 to 24 Years103 (7.1%)63 (6.2%)
25 to 34 Years120 (4.9%)118 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years38 (1.6%)109 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years67 (2.8%)128 (6.1%)
55 to 64 Years68 (2.7%)73 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years58 (3.2%)66 (4.2%)
75 Years and over8 (1.3%)72 (8.1%)
Total560 (3.3%)760 (4.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dakota Ridge

According to the poverty statistics in Dakota Ridge, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dakota Ridge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years954 (92.9%)690 (98.9%)
5 Years234 (100.0%)198 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years985 (99.2%)1,178 (97.0%)
12 to 14 Years505 (96.7%)802 (97.9%)
15 Years143 (100.0%)194 (83.6%)
16 and 17 Years527 (100.0%)323 (91.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,341 (92.9%)958 (93.8%)
25 to 34 Years2,353 (95.2%)2,281 (95.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,335 (98.4%)2,374 (95.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,340 (97.2%)1,977 (93.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,460 (97.3%)2,960 (97.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,767 (96.8%)1,513 (95.8%)
75 Years and over629 (98.7%)813 (91.9%)
Total16,573 (96.7%)16,261 (95.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dakota Ridge

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dakota Ridge show that 0.8% or 62 of the total 7,795 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.3%, comprising of 62 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dakota Ridge
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,683 (98.7%)62 (1.3%)
1 or 2 Children2,549 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children487 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,733 (99.2%)62 (0.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dakota Ridge

According to the poverty data in Dakota Ridge, 1.3% or 8 single-father households and 9.7% or 100 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (2.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 88 households (21.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dakota Ridge
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)12 (2.3%)
1 or 2 Children8 (2.5%)88 (21.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (1.3%)100 (9.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dakota Ridge

The poverty data for Dakota Ridge shows that 62 of the married-couple family households (0.8%) and 108 of the single-parent households (6.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 62 households (1.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 96 household (13.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dakota Ridge
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children62 (1.3%)12 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)96 (13.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (0.8%)108 (6.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Dakota Ridge

Employment by Class of Employer in Dakota Ridge

Among the 19,145 employed individuals in Dakota Ridge, private company employees (12,354 | 64.5%), local government employees (1,996 | 10.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,501 | 7.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Dakota Ridge
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12,35464.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7123.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,0865.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,5017.8%
Local Government Employees1,99610.4%
State Government Employees6353.3%
Federal Government Employees8274.3%
Unpaid Family Workers340.2%
Total19,145100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Dakota Ridge

According to the labor force statistics for Dakota Ridge, out of the total population over 16 years of age (28,080), 71.6% or 20,105 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 684 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 89.6% or 4,351 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.9% or 140 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Dakota Ridge
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years883 (48.9%)140 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Years1,320 (85.6%)84 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years1,978 (86.1%)20 (1.0%)
30 to 34 Years2,302 (89.4%)83 (3.6%)
35 to 44 Years4,351 (89.6%)78 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years4,043 (89.6%)117 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years2,309 (84.0%)46 (2.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,853 (65.9%)52 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years924 (27.1%)47 (5.1%)
75 Years and over128 (8.4%)7 (5.5%)
Total20,105 (71.6%)684 (3.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dakota Ridge

According to labor force statistics for Dakota Ridge, 85.0% of individuals (16,831) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (19,801) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 404 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.6% or 9,140 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.9% or 119 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dakota Ridge
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School376 (68.9%)17 (3.2%)
High School Diploma3,063 (79.8%)150 (3.9%)
College / Associate Degree4,263 (80.0%)128 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,140 (90.6%)182 (1.8%)
Total16,831 (85.0%)475 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Dakota Ridge

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dakota Ridge are Management (2,696 | 13.9%), Community & Social Service (2,351 | 12.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,161 | 11.1%), Business & Financial (1,685 | 8.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,326 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Dakota Ridge

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dakota Ridge, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.1%), Computers & Mathematics (77.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.3%), Health Technologists (81.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (81.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Dakota Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,599 (59.3%)1,097 (40.7%)
Business & Financial785 (46.6%)900 (53.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,645 (76.1%)516 (23.9%)
Computers & Mathematics849 (77.0%)254 (23.0%)
Architecture & Engineering614 (82.1%)134 (17.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science182 (58.7%)128 (41.3%)
Community & Social Service 763 (32.5%)1,588 (67.5%)
Education, Arts & Media145 (37.0%)247 (63.0%)
Legal Services & Support140 (50.0%)140 (50.0%)
Education Instruction & Library216 (18.3%)964 (81.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment262 (52.5%)237 (47.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating222 (16.7%)1,104 (83.3%)
Health Technologists186 (18.1%)843 (81.9%)
Total (Category)5,014 (49.1%)5,205 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)10,223 (52.7%)9,177 (47.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Dakota Ridge are Food Preparation & Serving (729 | 3.8%), Security & Protection (474 | 2.4%), Healthcare Support (471 | 2.4%), Personal Care & Service (471 | 2.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (388 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Dakota Ridge

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Dakota Ridge, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (64.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (63.5%), and Security & Protection (61.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.1%), Personal Care & Service (74.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (42.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Dakota Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support61 (13.0%)410 (87.1%)
Security & Protection289 (61.0%)185 (39.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention150 (64.4%)83 (35.6%)
Law Enforcement139 (57.7%)102 (42.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving463 (63.5%)266 (36.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance223 (57.5%)165 (42.5%)
Personal Care & Service119 (25.3%)352 (74.7%)
Total (Category)1,155 (45.6%)1,378 (54.4%)
Total (Overall)10,223 (52.7%)9,177 (47.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dakota Ridge are Office & Administration (2,012 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (1,784 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Dakota Ridge

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Dakota Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,082 (60.7%)702 (39.4%)
Office & Administration515 (25.6%)1,497 (74.4%)
Total (Category)1,597 (42.1%)2,199 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)10,223 (52.7%)9,177 (47.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dakota Ridge are Construction & Extraction (931 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (586 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Dakota Ridge

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Dakota Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction909 (97.6%)22 (2.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair568 (96.9%)18 (3.1%)
Total (Category)1,485 (97.4%)40 (2.6%)
Total (Overall)10,223 (52.7%)9,177 (47.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dakota Ridge are Production (570 | 2.9%), Transportation (427 | 2.2%), and Material Moving (330 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Dakota Ridge

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Dakota Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Production387 (67.9%)183 (32.1%)
Transportation320 (74.9%)107 (25.1%)
Material Moving265 (80.3%)65 (19.7%)
Total (Category)972 (73.3%)355 (26.8%)
Total (Overall)10,223 (52.7%)9,177 (47.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Dakota Ridge

Employment Industries in Dakota Ridge

The major employment industries in Dakota Ridge include Professional & Scientific (2,411 | 12.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,268 | 11.7%), Construction (1,881 | 9.7%), Retail Trade (1,816 | 9.4%), and Educational Services (1,803 | 9.3%).
Employment Industries in Dakota Ridge

Employment Industries by Sex in Dakota Ridge

The Dakota Ridge industries that see more men than women are Construction (84.0%), Wholesale Trade (81.7%), and Manufacturing (73.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.3%), Educational Services (73.9%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (62.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dakota Ridge
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction94 (59.1%)65 (40.9%)
Construction1,580 (84.0%)301 (16.0%)
Manufacturing1,114 (73.8%)396 (26.2%)
Wholesale Trade308 (81.7%)69 (18.3%)
Retail Trade1,068 (58.8%)748 (41.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing335 (52.8%)300 (47.2%)
Utilities104 (63.0%)61 (37.0%)
Information380 (65.9%)197 (34.1%)
Finance & Insurance550 (51.2%)524 (48.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing123 (37.0%)209 (62.9%)
Professional & Scientific1,331 (55.2%)1,080 (44.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support247 (44.3%)310 (55.7%)
Educational Services470 (26.1%)1,333 (73.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance356 (15.7%)1,912 (84.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation402 (66.6%)202 (33.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services567 (62.4%)341 (37.6%)
Public Administration702 (54.8%)580 (45.2%)
Total10,223 (52.7%)9,177 (47.3%)

Education in Dakota Ridge

School Enrollment in Dakota Ridge

The most common levels of schooling among the 7,767 students in Dakota Ridge are middle school (1,916 | 24.7%), high school (1,653 | 21.3%), and college / undergraduate (1,523 | 19.6%).
School Enrollment in Dakota Ridge
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5557.1%
Kindergarten2543.3%
Elementary School1,40418.1%
Middle School1,91624.7%
High School1,65321.3%
College / Undergraduate1,52319.6%
Graduate / Professional4625.9%
Total7,767100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dakota Ridge

Out of a total of 7,767 students who are enrolled in schools in Dakota Ridge, 901 (11.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,866 (88.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 175 (45.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,159 (96.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dakota Ridge
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds212 (54.8%)175 (45.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,367 (86.5%)214 (13.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,177 (95.6%)100 (4.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,159 (96.3%)44 (3.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds588 (90.3%)63 (9.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds566 (83.1%)115 (16.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds478 (85.5%)81 (14.5%)
35 Years and over321 (75.0%)107 (25.0%)
Total6,866 (88.4%)901 (11.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dakota Ridge

Business (2,422 | 17.9%), science & technology (1,468 | 10.8%), engineering (1,361 | 10.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,139 | 8.4%), and education (1,130 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 13,554 individuals in Dakota Ridge who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dakota Ridge
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics8666.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,1398.4%
Physical & Health Sciences4253.1%
Psychology7815.8%
Social Sciences1,0437.7%
Engineering1,36110.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies870.6%
Science & Technology1,46810.8%
Business2,42217.9%
Education1,1308.3%
Literature & Languages4493.3%
Liberal Arts & History5123.8%
Visual & Performing Arts3502.6%
Communications4703.5%
Arts & Humanities1,0517.7%
Total13,554100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Dakota Ridge

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dakota Ridge

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dakota Ridge are males with 2 vehicles (4,723, accounting for 47.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,043, making up 51.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dakota Ridge
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle110 (1.1%)117 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle872 (8.7%)1,098 (12.0%)
2 Vehicles4,723 (47.1%)4,043 (44.4%)
3 Vehicles2,376 (23.7%)2,290 (25.1%)
4 Vehicles1,409 (14.1%)1,206 (13.2%)
5 or more Vehicles533 (5.3%)355 (3.9%)
Total10,023 (100.0%)9,109 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Dakota Ridge

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dakota Ridge are 20 to 24 minutes (2,831 commuters, 17.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (2,425 commuters, 15.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (2,176 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Dakota Ridge
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2181.4%
5 to 9 Minutes1,2117.7%
10 to 14 Minutes1,3648.6%
15 to 19 Minutes2,17613.8%
20 to 24 Minutes2,83117.9%
25 to 29 Minutes1,2497.9%
30 to 34 Minutes2,42515.3%
35 to 39 Minutes8625.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1,0056.4%
45 to 59 Minutes1,63010.3%
60 to 89 Minutes6244.0%
90 or more Minutes2081.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Dakota Ridge

The most common commute times in Dakota Ridge are 20 to 24 minutes (1,474 commuters, 17.6%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (1,357 commuters, 18.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Dakota Ridge
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes148 (1.8%)70 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes492 (5.9%)719 (9.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes752 (9.0%)612 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,049 (12.5%)1,127 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,474 (17.6%)1,357 (18.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes452 (5.4%)797 (10.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,311 (15.7%)1,114 (15.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes571 (6.8%)291 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes686 (8.2%)319 (4.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes926 (11.1%)704 (9.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes380 (4.5%)244 (3.3%)
90 or more Minutes122 (1.5%)86 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dakota Ridge

The most frequent times of departure to work in Dakota Ridge are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,310, 15.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,691, 22.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dakota Ridge
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM437 (5.2%)192 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM512 (6.1%)134 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM607 (7.3%)315 (4.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,024 (12.2%)632 (8.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM873 (10.4%)811 (10.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,310 (15.7%)1,691 (22.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM814 (9.7%)641 (8.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM804 (9.6%)936 (12.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM342 (4.1%)397 (5.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM510 (6.1%)637 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM168 (2.0%)224 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM80 (1.0%)42 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM538 (6.4%)422 (5.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM344 (4.1%)366 (4.9%)
Total8,363 (100.0%)7,440 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Dakota Ridge

Occupancy by Ownership in Dakota Ridge

Of the total 12,963 dwellings in Dakota Ridge, owner-occupied units account for 10,822 (83.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,141 (16.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Dakota Ridge
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10,82283.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,14116.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units12,963100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Dakota Ridge

Occupancy by Household Size in Dakota Ridge
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,69120.8%
2-Person Household4,89137.7%
3-Person Household2,13716.5%
4+ Person Household3,24425.0%
Total Housing Units12,963100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dakota Ridge

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dakota Ridge
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,010 (74.7%)681 (25.3%)
2-Person Household4,266 (87.2%)625 (12.8%)
3-Person Household1,851 (86.6%)286 (13.4%)
4+ Person Household2,695 (83.1%)549 (16.9%)
Total Housing Units10,822 (83.5%)2,141 (16.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dakota Ridge

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dakota Ridge
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School276 (86.0%)45 (14.0%)
High School Diploma1,466 (74.2%)509 (25.8%)
College/Associate Degree2,901 (80.6%)696 (19.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,179 (87.4%)891 (12.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dakota Ridge

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dakota Ridge
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,65912.8%
35 to 44 Years2,65520.5%
45 to 54 Years2,49819.3%
55 to 64 Years3,09323.9%
65 to 74 Years2,13716.5%
75 to 84 Years7826.0%
85 Years and Over1391.1%
Total12,963100.0%

Housing Finances in Dakota Ridge

Median Income by Occupancy in Dakota Ridge

Median Income by Occupancy in Dakota Ridge
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied10,822 (83.5%)$126,059
Renter-Occupied2,141 (16.5%)$70,985
Average12,963 (100.0%)$116,683

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dakota Ridge

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dakota Ridge
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000180 (1.7%)25 (1.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (0.2%)28 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999129 (1.2%)41 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999131 (1.2%)18 (0.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99957 (0.5%)49 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999244 (2.2%)71 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999494 (4.6%)197 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,170 (10.8%)728 (34.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,231 (11.4%)337 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,994 (27.7%)411 (19.2%)
$150,000 or more4,175 (38.6%)236 (11.0%)
Total10,822 (100.0%)2,141 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dakota Ridge

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dakota Ridge
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30095 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499511 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7991,552 (14.3%)11 (0.5%)
$800 to $999419 (3.9%)8 (0.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,078 (10.0%)273 (12.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,213 (20.4%)897 (41.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,365 (21.8%)616 (28.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,443 (13.3%)169 (7.9%)
$3,000 or more1,146 (10.6%)121 (5.7%)
Total10,822 (100.0%)2,141 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Dakota Ridge

Housing Structures in Dakota Ridge

Housing Structures in Dakota Ridge
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10,51181.1%
Single Unit, Attached6665.1%
2 Unit Apartments180.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1711.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3002.3%
10 or more Apartments1,2889.9%
Mobile Home / Other90.1%
Total12,963100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dakota Ridge

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dakota Ridge
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,928 (94.5%)583 (5.6%)
Single Unit, Attached548 (82.3%)118 (17.7%)
2 Unit Apartments18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments112 (65.5%)59 (34.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments73 (24.3%)227 (75.7%)
10 or more Apartments143 (11.1%)1,145 (88.9%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total10,822 (83.5%)2,141 (16.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dakota Ridge

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dakota Ridge
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room18 (0.2%)53 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms89 (0.8%)598 (27.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,763 (16.3%)798 (37.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,772 (34.8%)427 (19.9%)
8 or more Rooms5,180 (47.9%)265 (12.4%)
Total10,822 (100.0%)2,141 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dakota Ridge

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dakota Ridge
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas8,614 (79.6%)1,231 (57.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas101 (0.9%)50 (2.3%)
Electricity2,031 (18.8%)860 (40.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels70 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used6 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,822 (100.0%)2,141 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Dakota Ridge

Household Vehicle Usage in Dakota Ridge
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle143 (1.3%)76 (3.5%)
1 Vehicle1,852 (17.1%)948 (44.3%)
2 Vehicles5,085 (47.0%)879 (41.1%)
3 or more Vehicles3,742 (34.6%)238 (11.1%)
Total10,822 (100.0%)2,141 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Dakota Ridge

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dakota Ridge

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,6518,171
Median Property Value$510,500$512,100
Median Household Income$98,138$3,530
Monthly Housing Costs$600$1,143
Real Estate Taxes$2,628$204

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dakota Ridge

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dakota Ridge
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00012 (0.4%)63 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)22 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99998 (3.7%)272 (3.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,178 (44.4%)3,548 (43.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999892 (33.7%)3,717 (45.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999408 (15.4%)455 (5.6%)
$1,000,000 or more63 (2.4%)94 (1.1%)
Total2,651 (100.0%)8,171 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dakota Ridge

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dakota Ridge
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00062 (2.3%)84 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999206 (7.8%)135 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99976 (2.9%)111 (1.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999202 (7.6%)168 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999354 (13.4%)292 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999462 (17.4%)816 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999644 (24.3%)769 (9.4%)
$150,000 or more645 (24.3%)2,350 (28.8%)
Total2,651 (100.0%)8,171 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dakota Ridge

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dakota Ridge
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x117 (4.4%)136,458 (1,670.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x336 (12.7%)710 (8.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x292 (11.0%)1,859 (22.8%)
4.0x or more1,885 (71.1%)2,127 (26.0%)
Total2,651 (100.0%)8,171 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dakota Ridge

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dakota Ridge
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80019 (0.7%)83 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,49934 (1.3%)193 (2.4%)
$800 to $1,4992,553 (96.3%)746 (9.1%)
Total2,651 (100.0%)8,171 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Dakota Ridge

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dakota Ridge

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dakota Ridge
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,134 (97.1%)63 (2.9%)
6 to 18 Years5,259 (97.4%)139 (2.6%)
19 to 25 Years2,262 (96.8%)75 (3.2%)
26 to 34 Years4,097 (92.6%)328 (7.4%)
35 to 44 Years4,529 (93.3%)325 (6.7%)
45 to 54 Years4,331 (96.0%)181 (4.0%)
55 to 64 Years5,350 (96.2%)211 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,380 (99.3%)24 (0.7%)
75 Years and older1,522 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32,864 (96.1%)1,346 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dakota Ridge

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dakota Ridge
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,134 (97.1%)63 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,259 (97.4%)139 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,262 (96.8%)75 (3.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dakota Ridge

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dakota Ridge
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000937 (85.2%)163 (14.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,549 (92.6%)123 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,166 (93.4%)296 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,391 (93.7%)229 (6.3%)
$100,000 and over22,718 (97.7%)535 (2.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dakota Ridge

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dakota Ridge
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6523 (23.8%)1,796 (81.8%)
6 to 18 Years1,303 (24.1%)4,152 (76.9%)
19 to 25 Years304 (13.0%)1,975 (84.5%)
25 to 34 Years728 (16.5%)3,527 (79.7%)
35 to 44 Years362 (7.5%)4,226 (87.1%)
45 to 54 Years548 (12.1%)3,864 (85.6%)
55 to 64 Years870 (15.6%)4,700 (84.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,157 (92.7%)1,759 (51.7%)
75 Years and over1,490 (97.9%)1,140 (74.9%)
Total9,285 (27.1%)27,139 (79.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dakota Ridge

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dakota Ridge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years120 (4.9%)176 (6.2%)
18 to 34 Years298 (7.6%)234 (6.9%)
35 to 64 Years732 (10.0%)613 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years264 (14.5%)260 (16.5%)
75 Years and over209 (32.8%)377 (42.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dakota Ridge

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Dakota Ridge: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years17 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (0.5%)28 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years183 (2.5%)184 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years193 (10.6%)127 (8.0%)
75 Years and over91 (14.3%)239 (27.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Dakota Ridge: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years18 (0.7%)21 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years40 (1.0%)26 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years77 (1.1%)178 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years25 (1.4%)28 (1.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)34 (3.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Dakota Ridge: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years104 (4.2%)155 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years231 (5.9%)167 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years334 (4.6%)135 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years72 (4.0%)88 (5.6%)
75 Years and over96 (15.1%)74 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Dakota Ridge: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (0.3%)19 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years53 (1.4%)104 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years199 (2.7%)228 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years41 (2.2%)135 (8.6%)
75 Years and over115 (18.0%)260 (29.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Dakota Ridge: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years17 (0.7%)19 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years11 (0.3%)9 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years78 (1.1%)90 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years21 (1.1%)42 (2.7%)
75 Years and over55 (8.6%)81 (9.1%)

Technology Access in Dakota Ridge

Computing Device Access in Dakota Ridge

Computing Device Access in Dakota Ridge
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12,29794.9%
Smartphone12,18694.0%
Tablet9,72675.0%
No Computing Device1861.4%
Total12,963100.0%

Internet Access in Dakota Ridge

Internet Access in Dakota Ridge
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet230.2%
Broadband Home11,58089.3%
Cellular Data Only7055.4%
Satellite Internet6605.1%
No Internet3832.9%
Total12,963100.0%

Dakota Ridge Summary

Dakota Ridge is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The population was 8,945 at the 2010 census. It is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, approximately 20 miles west of Denver.

History

The area that is now Dakota Ridge was originally inhabited by the Ute and Arapaho Native American tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1800s, and the area was officially incorporated as a town in 1874. The town was named after the Dakota Formation, a geological formation that runs through the area.
The town grew slowly over the next few decades, and by the early 1900s, it had become a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. The town was also home to several small businesses, including a general store, a post office, and a few restaurants.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience rapid growth as Denver's population increased and more people moved to the area. This growth continued into the 1960s and 1970s, and by the 1980s, the town had become a popular bedroom community for Denver.

Geography

Dakota Ridge is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, approximately 20 miles west of Denver. The town is situated at an elevation of 6,400 feet above sea level. The town is bordered by the cities of Golden and Morrison to the north, and the towns of Evergreen and Conifer to the south.
The town is located in a valley surrounded by mountains, including Mount Evans, Mount Bierstadt, and Mount Goliath. The town is also located near several popular recreational areas, including the White Ranch Open Space Park, the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, and the Mount Evans Wilderness Area.

Economy

Dakota Ridge is primarily a residential community, and the majority of its residents are employed in the nearby cities of Denver and Golden. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.
The town is also home to several large employers, including the Coors Brewing Company, the Denver Federal Center, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 8,945 people, 3,541 households, and 2,541 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,845.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 91.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $68,958, and the median income for a family was $77,945. The per capita income for the town was $31,945. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Dakota Ridge?
Total Population of Dakota Ridge is 34,234.
What is the Total Male Population of Dakota Ridge?
Total Male Population of Dakota Ridge is 17,193.
What is the Total Female Population of Dakota Ridge?
Total Female Population of Dakota Ridge is 17,041.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dakota Ridge?
There are 100.89 Males per 100 Females in Dakota Ridge.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dakota Ridge?
There are 99.12 Females per 100 Males in Dakota Ridge.
What is the Median Population Age in Dakota Ridge?
Median Population Age in Dakota Ridge is 40.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dakota Ridge
Average Family Size in Dakota Ridge is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dakota Ridge
Average Household Size in Dakota Ridge is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dakota Ridge?
Per Capita income in Dakota Ridge is $51,596.
What is the Median Family Income in Dakota Ridge?
Median Family Income in Dakota Ridge is $131,677.
What is the Median Household income in Dakota Ridge?
Median Household Income in Dakota Ridge is $116,683.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dakota Ridge?
Income or Wage Gap in Dakota Ridge is 19.8%.
Women in Dakota Ridge earn 80.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dakota Ridge?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dakota Ridge is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dakota Ridge?
There are 20,105 People in the Labor Forcein in Dakota Ridge.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dakota Ridge?
71.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Dakota Ridge.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dakota Ridge?
Unemployment Rate in Dakota Ridge is 3.4%.