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Rico

Colorado · 288 residents · 0.678 sq mi
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Rico has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,167. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $363,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
288
+40%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
425 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+24%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
581552523494461990201020202024Rico
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,167
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,144
+92%since 2000
from $21,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$363,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+58%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(33)
Asian1%(3)
Other20.3%(59)
Diversity Score55.6%(160)
Diversity Score
56
+360%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+92%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.4%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 86.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rico, Colorado?

Rico, Colorado has about 288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rico, Colorado?

The typical household in Rico, Colorado earns about $59,167 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 $363,300, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Rico, Colorado?

About 39.5% 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 0.6% 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 198 residents, a change of about 220 percent over that period.

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

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