Rio Blanco County, Colorado Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Rio Blanco County, Colorado, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. The estimated population of Rio Blanco County, Colorado is 6,495 people, with a median age of 37.5.

We can look at the total population in Rio Blanco County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,495
+1.98%
-0.95%
2020
6,369
 -0.23% -
2019
6,384
 -1.25% -
2018
6,465
 -1.4% -
2017
6,557
 - -

Population of Rio Blanco County, Colorado by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83%
88.3%
 -6.00%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Native
1.2%
0.1%
 +1,100.00%
Hispanic
10.7%
9.9%
 +8.08%
Asian
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
1%
 +370.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Rio Blanco County, Colorado by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.5 -0.27% 38 +0.8% 36.6 -1.88%
2020 37.6 +1.9% 37.7 +0.27% 37.3 +3.9%
2019 36.9 +2.79% 37.6 +3.01% 35.9 +0.84%
2018 35.9 0% 36.5 +1.67% 35.6 -0.84%
2017 35.9 - 35.9 - 35.9 -

The median age of Rio Blanco County, Colorado gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 571 +3.98% 445 -2.84% 585 428
10 to 19 383 +12.53% 430 -23.34% 402 335
20 to 29 447 -27.14% 440 +10.77% 333 472
30 to 39 418 +14.08% 436 -0.54% 478 433
40 to 49 365 -2.7% 372 -0.49% 347 361
50 to 59 493 -5.14% 395 0.83% 455 390
60 to 69 389 3.65% 430 -0.59% 383 425
70+ 259 +35.24% 284 +9.18% 358 310

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Rio Blanco County, Colorado is $58,239.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Rio Blanco County.

  • Under 25
    $32,350.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,310.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,539.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,171.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Rio Blanco County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Rio Blanco County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Rio Blanco County, Colorado is currently $72,395.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.46% of households in Rio Blanco County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Rio Blanco County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.13%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.23%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.13%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Rio Blanco County is $28,139.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Rio Blanco County by the total population of Rio Blanco County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Rio Blanco County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.26%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.46%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.14%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.89%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Rio Blanco County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Rio Blanco County over the age of 16 is 5,087.

Of those people, a total of 61.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Rio Blanco County is 56.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 342 39.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 432 64.60% 10.40%
25 to 29 years 373 64.90% 8.30%
30 to 34 years 448 76.60% 16.60%
35 to 44 years 786 79.30% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 652 87.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 578 72.10% 13.40%
60 to 64 years 454 62.60% 15.80%
65 to 74 years 595 30.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 427 7.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Rio Blanco County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,533 60.80% 6.50%
Black or African American 20 30.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 75 8.00% 0.00%
Asian 6 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 52 73.10% 31.60%
Two or more races 401 74.30% 9.40%
Hispanic or Latino 512 66.60% 9.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,300 62.00% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Rio Blanco County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Rio Blanco County is 2,891, with median earnings of $37,574.00.

Women in Rio Blanco County, Colorado earning approximately 48.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,891 $37,574.00
Male 1,524 $53,393.00
Female 1,367 $25,969.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 112 $44,250.00
Business and Financial 32 $56,087.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $8,413.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $75,962.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 43 $43,194.00
Community and Social Service 53 $25,650.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 245 $42,009.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 69 $37,102.00
Healthcare Practitioners 149 $49,063.00
Healthcare Support 116 $25,833.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 48 $108,824.00
Law Enforcement 59 $69,083.00
Food Preparation and Serving 77 $30,547.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 178 $7,407.00
Personal Care and Service 97 $20,508.00
Sales 283 $30,438.00
Office and Administrative Support 323 $34,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $33,438.00
Construction and Extraction 359 $58,339.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 90 $41,250.00
Production 234 $84,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 101 $52,772.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 63 $39,375.00 49 $80,703.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 29 $55,924.00
Computer and Mathematical 27 $0.00 32 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 60 $75,865.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $31,111.00 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $0.00 27 $18,625.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 80 $56,833.00 165 $38,969.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 28 $8,750.00 41 $37,330.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00 130 $33,906.00
Healthcare Support 18 $0.00 98 $25,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $0.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $0.00 24 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 44 $31,875.00 33 $20,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 86 $12,321.00 92 $5,463.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $50,804.00 78 $17,222.00
Sales 108 $33,750.00 175 $30,074.00
Office and Administrative Support 51 $12,277.00 272 $35,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 41 $39,861.00 32 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 359 $58,339.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 63 $81,023.00 27 $0.00
Production 223 $90,159.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 90 $53,370.00 11 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,488 households in Rio Blanco County, with an average household size of 2.48 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,590 families in Rio Blanco County with an average family size of 3.16 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,323 94 173 898
Average Household Size 3.19 3.59 3.2 1.17
Total Families 1,323 94 173 0
Average Household Size 3.16 3.52 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 1,590 families in Rio Blanco County, 9.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Rio Blanco County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,277 housing units in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,488 75.92%
Vacant 789 24.08%

15.81% of the total 3,277 housing units in Rio Blanco County are rental units. This is approximately 518 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,894 are occupied by the owner - or 57.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Rio Blanco County is $807.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Rio Blanco County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    76
  • Less than $500
    67
  • $500 to $999
    375
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    45
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    31
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Rio Blanco County is $220,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Rio Blanco County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    113
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    115
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    213
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    372
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    519
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    480
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    82
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Rio Blanco County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Rio Blanco County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    388
  • 1940 to 1949
    207
  • 1950 to 1959
    112
  • 1960 to 1969
    233
  • 1970 to 1979
    804
  • 1980 to 1989
    720
  • 1990 to 1999
    97
  • 2000 to 2009
    618
  • 2010 to 2013
    98
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Rio Blanco County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    78
  • 1 vehicle available
    731
  • 2 vehicles available
    835
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    844

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Rio Blanco County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Rio Blanco County that commute to work in a particular way.

16 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Rio Blanco County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    494
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,157
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    234
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    193
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    129
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    34
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    74
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    17
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    74
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    101
  • 90 or more minutes
    120

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Rio Blanco County, Colorado in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Rio Blanco County, Colorado

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