Rico Flag

Rico

County:
Dolores County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.678
State:
Colorado

Rico is a town located in Dolores County, Colorado. Rico has a 2026 population of 357. Rico is currently growing at a rate of 3.18% annually and its population has increased by 21.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 293 in 2020.

The median household income in Rico is $104,250 with a poverty rate of 17.63%. The median age in Rico is 45.1 years: 47.1 years for males, and 40.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.0 males.

357
Total Population
526
Density (mi²)
11 3.18%
Growth

Rico Population

Rico Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026357113.18%
2025346102.98%
202433620.6%
2023334103.09%
2022324185.88%
2021306134.44%
202029320.69%
2019252-5-1.95%
2018257-3-1.15%
2017260-2-0.76%
201626293.56%
2015253-1-0.39%
2014254-7-2.68%
201326131.16%
2012258-4-1.53%
2011262-3-1.13%
201026610.38%

Median Age

Overall: 45.1 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 47.1 years

Rico Adults

There are 318 adults, (81 of whom are seniors) in Rico.

Sex Ratio

Female: 225 (54.3%)
Male: 189 (45.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rico includes 80.19% White, 7% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White33280.19%
Two or more races4611.11%
Native American297%
Other race71.69%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races51.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White33280.19%
Two or more races419.9%
Native American297%
Other race71.69%

Rico Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rico 's average per capita income is $54,750. Household income levels show a median of $104,250. The poverty rate stands at 17.63%.

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
Families$172,604$194,314
Married Families$150,333-
Households$104,250$134,391
Non Families$49,167$58,045

$54,750

Average Income

$104,250

Median Household Income

17.63%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)