Town · Colorado
Meeker, Colorado
Meeker, town, in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Meeker had 2,417 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,374 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,580 (±316). GEOID 0849875.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,417
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,374 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,580 ±316
Median household income
$66,548
±$19,381 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$286,000
±$60,248 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$981
±$57 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Meeker and what county is it in?
Meeker is a town in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It covers 3.6 square miles of land, 661 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Meeker, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,417 people lived in Meeker on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 2,374 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,580 (±316).
| Measure | Meeker | Rio Blanco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,580 ±316 | 6,544 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,192 ±140 | 2,805 | +247 |
| Average household size | 2.10 ±0.21 | 2.23 | −0.39 |
| Housing units | 1,312 ±132 | 3,296 | no clear change |
Meeker's population since 2000
From 2,242 in 2000 to 2,417 in 2025: up 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Meeker as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Meeker?
The median resident of Meeker is 37.8 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.2%.
| Measure | Meeker | Rio Blanco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 ±7.0 | 37.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±4.6 pts | 24.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7% ±4.9 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±4.5 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.2% ±6.3 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.1% ±6.8 pts | 82.0% | −11.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.9% ±3.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.7% ±6.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.0% ±7.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6% ±3.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1% ±5.1 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.3% ±8.8 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±5.5 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.4% ±8.6 pts | 24.7% | +15.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.5% ±7.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±7.2 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.3% ±4.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Meeker earn?
Half of Meeker's 1,192 households earn less than $66,548 a year (±$19,381), against $65,473 in Rio Blanco County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $63,680 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Meeker | Rio Blanco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,548 ±$19,381 | $65,473 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,889 ±$8,857 | $78,579 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,424 ±$3,986 | $34,099 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2% ±3.1 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.6% ±2.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3% ±6.6 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±5.3 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.1% ±2.6 pts | 92.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Meeker?
Owners occupy 74.4% of Meeker's occupied homes and renters 25.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $286,000 by its owner (±$60,248). The median renter pays $981 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Meeker | Rio Blanco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $286,000 ±$60,248 | $274,400 | +$70,136 |
| Median gross rent | $981 ±$57 | $919 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 7.9% ±9.2 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,419 ±$93 | $1,414 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.4% ±9.0 pts | 74.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.6% ±9.0 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,312 ±132 | 3,296 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.5% ±8.0 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.8% ±5.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±4.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.3% ±8.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% ±3.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Meeker building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Meeker in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Meeker work and get to work?
72.2% of Meeker's workers drive alone and 11.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.9 minutes.
| Measure | Meeker | Rio Blanco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.0% ±8.0 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.2% ±9.8 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±4.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.1% ±3.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.4% ±3.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.4% ±7.2 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.9 min ±7.4 | 17.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Meeker?
No census tract lies mostly in Meeker; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9511Rio Blanco County | 3,744 | $62,794 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Meeker) · Census block assignment files
How does Meeker compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Meeker is the 7,013th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 108th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Meeker ranks 171st of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 108th | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 73rd | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 174th | 221 |
| Median household income | 171st | 218 |
| Per capita income | 162nd | 220 |
| Median home value | 180th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 178th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 120th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 124th | 216 |
| Median age | 122nd | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 94th | 218 |
| Work from home | 136th | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 164th | 221 |
Meeker's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Meeker with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Meeker?
19 of the 57 figures for Meeker on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Meeker are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Meeker.