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Rifle

Colorado · 9,172 residents · 7.007 sq mi
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Rifle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,647. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $255,700. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,172
+35%since 2000
from 6,784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,309 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 968 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,647
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,734 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,473
+41%since 2000
from $17,376 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $602 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+25%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(5,532)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(1,103)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.5%(2,411)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(6,078)
Black0.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(2,791)
Asian0.5%(47)
Other1.3%(115)
Diversity Score57.1%(5,238)
Diversity Score
57
+61%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+1%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rifle, Colorado?

Rifle, Colorado has about 9,172 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rifle, Colorado?

The typical household in Rifle, Colorado earns about $67,647 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 $255,700, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Rifle, Colorado?

About 13.6% 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 9.9% 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 4,536 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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

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