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Rio Blanco County, Colorado
Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Rio Blanco County had 6,683 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 08103.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,683
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,529 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,544
Median household income
$65,473
±$8,193 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$274,400
±$44,715 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$919
±$84 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Rio Blanco County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,529 residents in Rio Blanco County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,683 for July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,544 over 3,221 square miles of land.
| Measure | Rio Blanco County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,544 | 5,862,189 | +160 |
| Households | 2,805±159 | 2,374,218 | +504 |
| Average household size | 2.23±0.13 | 2.42 | −0.39 |
| Housing units | 3,296±31 | 2,589,053 | −95 |
Rio Blanco County's population since 2000
From 5,986 in 2000 to 6,683 in 2025: up 11.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Rio Blanco County?
Rio Blanco County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Meeker with 2,417 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rio Blanco County?
The median resident of Rio Blanco County is 37.8 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.8%. 4.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rio Blanco County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8±1.7 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3%±1.3 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5%±0.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.8% | 22.5% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.0%±1.3 pts | 64.8% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9%±1.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8%±2.8 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.0%±3.4 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3%±2.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±3.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5%±3.6 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.8%±2.2 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.7%±5.5 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±3.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.6%±2.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
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 Rio Blanco County earn?
Half of Rio Blanco County's 2,805 households earn less than $65,473 a year (±$8,193), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $66,897 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rio Blanco County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,473±$8,193 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,579±$6,927 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,099±$3,130 | $52,636 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5%±4.0 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.2%±8.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.8%±4.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9%±2.8 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Rio Blanco County?
Owners occupy 74.3% of Rio Blanco County's occupied homes and renters 25.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $274,400 by its owner (±$44,715). The median renter pays $919 a month including utilities, and 18.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rio Blanco County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $274,400±$44,715 | $539,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $919±$84 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.2%±10.8 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,414±$64 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.3%±6.3 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,296±31 | 2,589,053 | −95 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±3.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.0%±4.1 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.0%±2.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.8%±4.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 Rio Blanco County building?
Builders took permits for 15 new housing units across Rio Blanco County in 2025 (15 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Rio Blanco County get to work?
75.4% of Rio Blanco County's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.4 minutes.
| Measure | Rio Blanco County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.7%±4.5 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±1.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.4%±5.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3%±3.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 5.5%±3.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0%±3.7 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.4 min±4.2 | 25.2 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 are Rio Blanco County's census tracts?
Rio Blanco County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $62,794 (Tract 9511) to $71,705 (Tract 9512).
| Tract 951108103951100 | 3,744±289 | $62,794 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 951208103951200 | 2,800±289 | $71,705 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Rio Blanco County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 46th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 30th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 55th of 64 |
| Median household income | 39th of 64 |
| Median home value | 41st of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 52nd of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd of 64 |
| Median age | 50th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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