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
14th
Median Household Income $65,473 -12.9% #1,595 / 3,222
50th
Median Age 37.8 years -2.8% #2,613 / 3,222
19th
Median Home Value $274,400 -2.7% #759 / 3,222
76th
Median Gross Rent $919 -21.0% #1,333 / 3,222
59th
Poverty Rate 8.5% -32.6% #463 / 3,222
86th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.2%
Native Born
4.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$65,473 −12.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,595 of 3,222
50th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,099 −17.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,743 of 3,222
46th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.5% −32.6% vs nat'l
Rank #463 of 3,222
86th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.4% −54.1% vs nat'l
Rank #425 of 3,222
87th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.7% −26.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,277 of 3,222
60th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.7 min −28.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,858 of 3,222
11th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$274,400 −2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #759 of 3,222
76th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$919 −21.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,333 of 3,222
59th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.3% +15.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,656 of 3,222
49th percentile
74.3% Homeownership

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Health

90.5% of residents in Rio Blanco County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% below the national rate.

90.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.5% −1.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,055 of 3,222
36th percentile

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.