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Rye

Colorado · 206 residents · 0.094 sq mi
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Rye has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,200. Households here earn about 40% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
+2%since 2000
from 202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,191 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
−2%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1111411712012311990201020202024Rye
2024121
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,875
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$20,182
+29%since 2000
from $15,681 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+38%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(182)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(161)
Black1.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.2%(79)
Diversity Score
38
+277%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
41.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.1%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rye, Colorado?

Rye, Colorado has about 206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rye, Colorado?

The typical household in Rye, Colorado earns about $44,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rye, Colorado expensive?

In Rye, Colorado, the median home is worth about $154,200, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Rye, Colorado?

About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rye, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rye, Colorado?

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

Has Rye, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Rye, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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