Rio Grande County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,321 | — | #2,398 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,411 | -14.3% | #1,679 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,584 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $239,500 | -15.0% | #990 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $945 | -18.7% | #1,195 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +42.9% | #2,455 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rio Grande County has a population of 11,321, making it the #2,398 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rio Grande County is $64,411, ranking #1,679 out of 3,222 counties — 14.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 10.1%.
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The median home value in Rio Grande County is $239,500 (-15.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $945/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.1%.
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89.3% of residents in Rio Grande County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% below the national rate.
About Rio Grande County, Colorado
Rio Grande County, Colorado has a total population of 11,321, making it the 2,398th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rio Grande County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rio Grande County is $64,411, which ranks #1,679 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1%.
The median home value in Rio Grande County is $239,500, 15.0% below the national median. Renters in Rio Grande County pay a median gross rent of $945 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rio Grande County, 34.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.3 min.
Rio Grande County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (40.7%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Rio Grande 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.