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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rico

Colorado · 205 residents · 0.678 sq mi
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Rico has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,667. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 115 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $142,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 132%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

205
+128%since 1990
from 90 in 1990
1990 – 2025
302 / sq mi
+128%since 1990
from 133 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
−6%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
581552523494461990201020202024Rico
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,667
+107%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,438 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,920
+141%since 1990
from $9,094 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−24.0 ptssince 1990
from 37.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$142,900
+132%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$625
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $321 in 1990
US average: $602
56.7%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
43.3% rent
3.9
+12%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score32.8%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(6)
Asian2%(4)
Diversity Score12.1%(25)
12
−63%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.9%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.4%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rico, Colorado?

Rico, Colorado has about 205 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rico, Colorado?

The typical household in Rico, Colorado earns about $36,667 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 $142,900, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Rico, Colorado?

About 27.9% 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 13.8% 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 115 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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

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