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Meeker

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.589
State:
Colorado

Meeker is a town located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Meeker has a 2026 population of 2,396. It is also the county seat of Rio Blanco County. Meeker is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,377 in 2020.

The median household income in Meeker is $66,548 with a poverty rate of 5.25%. The median age in Meeker is 37.8 years: 35.8 years for males, and 39.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.9 males.

2.4K
Total Population
668
Density (mi²)
3 0.13%
Growth

Meeker Population

Meeker Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,39630.13%
20252,39330.13%
20242,39090.38%
20232,38110.04%
20222,380331.41%
20212,347-30-1.26%
20202,377-3-0.13%
20192,32810.04%
20182,327-10-0.43%
20172,337-1-0.04%
20162,338-23-0.97%
20152,361-52-2.15%
20142,413-40-1.63%
20132,453-38-1.53%
20122,491-21-0.84%
20112,512371.49%
20102,453-19-0.77%

Median Age

Overall: 37.8 years
Female: 39.5 years
Male: 35.8 years

Meeker Adults

There are 1,952 adults, (483 of whom are seniors) in Meeker.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,304 (50.5%)
Male: 1,276 (49.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Meeker includes 80.78% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,08480.78%
Two or more races42416.43%
Asian371.43%
Native American351.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2198.49%
White1475.7%
Native American10.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,93775.08%
Two or more races2057.95%
Asian371.43%
Native American341.32%

Meeker Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Meeker 's average per capita income is $50,564. Household income levels show a median of $66,548. The poverty rate stands at 5.25%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,405-
Families$94,500$94,081
Households$66,548$75,889
Non Families$50,500$50,458

$50,564

Average Income

$66,548

Median Household Income

5.25%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)