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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rifle

Colorado · 6,784 residents · 7.007 sq mi
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Rifle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,734. Population has grown 46% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $129,400. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,784
+46%since 1990
from 4,636 in 1990
1990 – 2025
968 / sq mi
+46%since 1990
from 662 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
+2%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Rifle
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,734
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,126 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,376
+54%since 1990
from $11,310 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,400
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$602
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $348 in 1990
US average: $602
57.5%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 50.9% in 1990
42.5% rent
3.0
+24%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(4,509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(302)
Asian0.5%(24)
Diversity Score20.3%(939)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(5,532)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(1,103)
Asian0.3%(18)
Diversity Score35.5%(2,411)
36
+76%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 27.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rifle, Colorado?

Rifle, Colorado has about 6,784 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rifle, Colorado?

The typical household in Rifle, Colorado earns about $42,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rifle, Colorado expensive?

In Rifle, Colorado, the median home is worth about $129,400, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Rifle, Colorado?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rifle, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rifle, Colorado?

About 6.4% of people in Rifle, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rifle, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Rifle, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,148 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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