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Rio Blanco County

Colorado · 6,666 residents · 3,220.971 sq mi
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Rio Blanco County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $57,992. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,666
+11%since 2000
from 5,986 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+1%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Rio Blanco County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,992
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,711 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,382
+64%since 2000
from $17,344 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing16.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+32%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(5,546)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(296)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(780)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(5,756)
Black0.7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino10%(665)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other4%(264)
Diversity Score32.9%(2,190)
Diversity Score
33
+152%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Blanco County, Colorado?

Rio Blanco County, Colorado has about 6,666 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio Blanco County, Colorado?

The typical household in Rio Blanco County, Colorado earns about $57,992 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Blanco County, Colorado expensive?

In Rio Blanco County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $193,300, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Blanco County, Colorado?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Blanco County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Blanco County, Colorado?

About 5.3% of people in Rio Blanco County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio Blanco County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio Blanco County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 694 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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