Dillon, Colorado
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Dillon, Colorado | |
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| Town of Dillon | |
| Dillon, Colorado Dillon, Colorado | |
| Location of the Town of Dillon in Summit County, Colorado. Location of the Town of Dillon in Summit County, Colorado. | |
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| Coordinates: 39°37′49″N 106°02′36″W / 39.6303°N 106.0434°WCoordinates: 39°37′49″N 106°02′36″W / 39.6303°N 106.0434°W[3] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Summit[2] |
| Incorporated | January 26, 1883[4] |
| Government | |
| • Type | home rule town[1] |
| • Mayor | Carolyn Skowyra[5] |
| Area | |
| • Total | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Land | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Water | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| Elevation | Template:Infobox settlement/lengthdisp |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,064 |
| • Density | Template:Infobox settlement/densdisp |
| • Metro | 31,055 |
| • Metro density | Template:Infobox settlement/densdisp |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP code[7] | 80435 |
| Area codes | 970/748 |
| GNIS place ID | Template:GNIS 4 |
| GNIS town ID | Template:GNIS 4 |
| FIPS code | Template:FIPS |
| Website | www |
Dillon is a home rule town located in Summit County, Colorado, United States.[1] The town population was 1,064 at the 2020 United States census, a +17.70% increase since the 2010 United States census.[6]
History
[edit]The original town of Dillon was built as a stage stop and trading post on the northeast side of the Snake River.[8] The town was named for Tom Dillon, a prospector.[9] The Dillon, Colorado, post office opened on October 24, 1879,[10] and the Town of Dillon was incorporated on January 26, 1883.[1] By 1892, the town had been relocated twice, both times in order to be closer to railroad lines that were extended into the area.[8] All three of these historic townsites were situated very close to the Blue River Valley confluence where the Snake River and Tenmile Creek flowed in, and this area is now referred to collectively as "Old Dillon".
During the Great Depression, Denver Water began acquiring land around Dillon. In 1956, residents and business owners in Dillon were notified that they would need to sell their property and move out, because Denver Water was about to begin construction on a dam just downstream from the town, and the resulting reservoir (which would help supply water to Front Range communities) was going to flood Dillon and the surrounding valley. About a mile to the north and approximately 160 feet (50 m) higher in elevation, some land on a hillside was set aside for the current townsite, which is now situated on the shoreline of Dillon Reservoir.[8]
Geography
[edit]At the 2020 United States census, the town had a total area of 1,487 acres (6.018 km2) including 531 acres (2.149 km2) of water.[6] Dillon Dam and its reservoir (Lake Dillon) are adjacent. The continental divide is approximately ten miles (16 km) east.
Climate
[edit]According to the Köppen climate classification, Dillon has an alpine subarctic climate (Dfc). Summer days are usually warm, but with nights dropping close to freezing. Winter days are cold, with massive amounts of snowfall.
Demographics
[edit]2020 census
[edit]As of the 2020 census, Dillon had a population of 1,064.[11] The median age was 41.6 years. 13.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 118.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 116.0 males age 18 and over.[12]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[13]
There were 519 households in Dillon, of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 35.8% were married-couple households, 30.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[12]
There were 1,369 housing units, of which 62.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 23.1%.[12]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 846 | 79.5% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 98 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 92 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 183 | 17.2% |
2000 census
[edit]As of the 2000 census, there were 802 people, 369 households, and 195 families residing in the town.[14] The population density was 523.0 inhabitants per square mile (201.9/km2). There were 1,280 housing units at an average density of 834.7 per square mile (322.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.64% White, 0.87% African American, 1.00% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 1.87% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.35% of the population.
There were 369 households, out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.9% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.62.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 15.5% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 39.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $49,821, and the median income for a family was $59,107. Males had a median income of $36,304 versus $26,042 for females. The per capita income for the town was $32,727. About 4.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
[edit]Notable individuals who were born in or have lived in Dillon include:
- Richard F. Bansemer, Lutheran pastor[15]
- Frederic J. Brown III, U.S. Army lieutenant general[16]
- Millie Hamner, Colorado state legislator[17]
- Enid Markey (1894–1981), actress[18]
- Julie McCluskie, member of the Colorado House of Representatives
- Duane D. Pearsall (1922–2010), smoke detector entrepreneur[19]
- Christine Scanlan, Colorado state legislator[20]
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Active Colorado Municipalities". Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Colorado Counties". Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Dillon, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Colorado Municipal Incorporations". State of Colorado, Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives. December 1, 2004. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved September 2, 2007.
- ↑ "Town Council". Town of Dillon. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data". United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. August 12, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ↑ "ZIP Code Lookup". United States Postal Service. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Dillon Historical Background". Town of Dillon. Archived from the original on August 10, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- ↑ Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 18.
- ↑ Bauer, William H.; Ozment, James L.; Willard, John H. (1990). Colorado Post Offices 1859–1989. Golden, Colorado: Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation. ISBN 0-918654-42-4.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "Our History". Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
- ↑ Damon, Victor (March 22, 2020). "Biography, LTG Frederic J. Brown PhD, U.S. Army (Ret.)" (PDF). 3AD.com. New Haven, CT: The 3rd Armored Division History Foundation. pp. 1–2. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ↑ "Millie Hamner's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Enid Markey". IMDb. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Duane Pearsall, inventor of smoke detector, dies in Denver". Summit Daily. April 15, 2010. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
- ↑ Fowler, Kelsey (December 15, 2013). "Keystone Center president Christine Scanlan appointed to University of Northern Colorado Board of Trustees". Summit Daily. Retrieved June 17, 2016.