Rio Blanco County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,544 | — | #2,773 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,473 | -12.9% | #1,595 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.8 years | -2.8% | #2,613 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $274,400 | -2.7% | #759 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $919 | -21.0% | #1,333 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | -32.6% | #463 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rio Blanco County has a population of 6,544, making it the #2,773 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Rio Blanco County is $65,473, ranking #1,595 out of 3,222 counties — 12.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Rio Blanco County is $274,400 (-2.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $919/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.3%.
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90.5% of residents in Rio Blanco County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% below the national rate.
About Rio Blanco County, Colorado
Rio Blanco County, Colorado has a total population of 6,544, making it the 2,773rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rio Blanco County is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rio Blanco County is $65,473, which ranks #1,595 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Rio Blanco County is $274,400, 2.7% below the national median. Renters in Rio Blanco County pay a median gross rent of $919 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rio Blanco County, 24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.7 min.
Rio Blanco County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.8%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).
All data for Rio Blanco County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.