CensusEasy
CITY

Rico

Colorado · 347 residents (2025 est.) · 0.678 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Rico is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 209 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $560,400. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
414
+102%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
611 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+27%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:347 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
581552523494461990201020202024Rico
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,250
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,883
+155%since 2000
from $21,920 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+42.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+26%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$560,400
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+38%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rico on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(6)
Asian2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(332)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.6%(77)
Diversity Score40.3%(167)
Diversity Score
40
+233%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+76%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.5%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 86.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
49.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.7%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Rico

Dewey Beach
Pop 416
Gillsville
Pop 418
Fenwick Island
Pop 398
Ocean Breeze
Pop 402
Places similar to Rico
Head to head

Compare Rico to nearby cities

RICO VS
Durango
Income$78,602−25%
Home value$668,400+19%
Population19,733+5587%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RICO VS
Cortez
Income$54,247−48%
Home value$272,900−51%
Population9,126+2530%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RICO VS
Montrose
Income$70,386−32%
Home value$387,900−31%
Population21,583+6120%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RICO VS
Farmington
Income$68,784−34%
Home value$233,000−58%
Population46,055+13172%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Rico, Colorado?

Rico, Colorado has about 414 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rico, Colorado?

The typical household in Rico, Colorado earns about $104,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rico, Colorado expensive?

In Rico, Colorado, the median home is worth about $560,400, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.

How educated are people in Rico, Colorado?

About 51.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rico, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rico, Colorado?

About 17.6% of people in Rico, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rico, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Rico, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 324 residents, a change of about 360 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Colorado
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Rico with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →