U.S. County · Profile

Rio Grande County

11.2KTotal Population
12Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-9.96%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Rio Grande County has a population of 11,188 as of 2023. It is located in Colorado.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Rio Grande County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):44.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White76.5%8,559
Hispanic or Latino44.5%4,979
Two or More Races14.6%1,633
Some Other Race6.7%750
American Indian/Alaska Native1.5%168
Black or African American0.4%45
Asian0.1%11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%11

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Rio Grande County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$57,591
22.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$34,328
10.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
10.3%
10.4% below national average
Median Age
41.3 years

Income & Poverty

$57,591Median Household Income
$34,328Per Capita Income
10.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$57,591$78,305
Families$81,904$92,297
Married-couple Families$81,904$91,732
Nonfamily Households$34,493$37,252

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Rio Grande County, Colorado.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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