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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rico

Colorado · 90 residents · 0.678 sq mi
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Rico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,438. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. Median home value is $46,700. The poverty rate of 37.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

90
−56%vs 2000
vs 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
133 / sq mi
−56%vs 2000
vs 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.5
+6%vs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
581552523494461990201020202024Rico
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,438
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,667 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,094
−59%vs 2000
vs $21,920 in 2000
US average: $14,340
37.8%
+24.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,700
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $142,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$321
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $625 in 2000
US average: $450
60.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.7% in 2000
40.0% rent
3.5
−11%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(6)
Asian2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(25)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.6%(14)
Diversity Score32.8%(30)
33
+172%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.5%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.7%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rico, Colorado?

Rico, Colorado has about 90 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rico, Colorado?

The typical household in Rico, Colorado earns about $13,438 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 $46,700, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Rico, Colorado?

About 17.4% 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 37.8% of people in Rico, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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