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World Population Review
Rio Grande County, Colorado Population 2021
Rio Grande County, Colorado's estimated population is 11,259 with a growth rate of -0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rio Grande County, Colorado is the 38th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 Population was 12,023 and has seen a growth of -6.35% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,259 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 11,263 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 11,267 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 11,271 | -26 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 11,297 | -40 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 11,337 | -15 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 11,352 | -152 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 11,504 | -172 | -1.47% |
| 2013 | 11,676 | -190 | -1.60% |
| 2012 | 11,866 | -47 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 11,913 | -110 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 12,023 | 1,253 | 11.63% |
| 1990 | 10,770 | 259 | 2.46% |
| 1980 | 10,511 | 17 | 0.16% |
| 1970 | 10,494 | -666 | -5.97% |
| 1960 | 11,160 | -1,672 | -13.03% |
| 1950 | 12,832 | 428 | 3.45% |
| 1940 | 12,404 | 2,451 | 24.63% |
| 1930 | 9,953 | 2,098 | 26.71% |
| 1920 | 7,855 | 1,292 | 19.69% |
| 1910 | 6,563 | 2,483 | 60.86% |
| 1900 | 4,080 | 629 | 18.23% |
| 1890 | 3,451 | 1,507 | 77.52% |
| 1880 | 1,944 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.04%
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State
Founded
February 10, 1874
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
12,023
Growth Since 2010
-6.35%
Rio Grande County, Colorado Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,346 | 91.52% |
| Some Other Race | 326 | 2.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 266 | 2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 239 | 2.11% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.07% |
Rio Grande County, Colorado Population by Race
Rio Grande County, Colorado Population Pyramid $2021
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Rio Grande County, Colorado Population by Age
Rio Grande County, Colorado Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,823 | 2.3 | 63.2 |
| Married | 2,354 | 2.98 | 82.6 |
| Non Family | 1,877 | 1.12 | 42.8 |
| Female | 479 | 3.52 | 41.3 |
| Male | 113 | 2.57 | 92 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
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Rio Grande County, Colorado Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 460 | 6.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 532 | 6.95% |
| High School Graduate | 2,459 | 32.12% |
| Some College | 1,855 | 24.23% |
| Associates Degree | 476 | 6.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,329 | 17.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 544 | 7.11% |
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Rio Grande County, Colorado Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Rio Grande County, Colorado Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,391 | 4,121 | 1,445 |
| Hispanic | 2,995 | 2,295 | 410 |
| Other Race | 295 | 186 | 80 |
| Native American | 209 | 180 | 13 |
| Black | 105 | 102 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 98 | 2 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Rio Grande County, Colorado Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,336
Average Earnings
$31,331
Average Male
$26,295
Average Female
Rio Grande County, Colorado Earnings by Educational Attainment
Rio Grande County, Colorado Language by Age
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Rio Grande County, Colorado Language
75.32% of Rio Grande County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 24.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.40% of the population.
Rio Grande County, Colorado Language
Rio Grande County, Colorado Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,948 | 1,020 | 20.61% |
| White | 5,800 | 813 | 14.02% |
| Native | 257 | 65 | 25.29% |
| Black | 106 | 46 | 43.40% |
| Other | 268 | 41 | 15.30% |
| Multiple | 239 | 31 | 12.97% |
17.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.80%
Male Poverty Rate
19.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rio Grande County, Colorado
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rio Grande County, Colorado is Black, with 43.40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rio Grande County, Colorado is Multiple, with 12.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.08%.
Rio Grande County, Colorado Poverty
Rio Grande County, Colorado Poverty Rate by Education
Rio Grande County, Colorado Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Rio Grande County, Colorado Married by Age and Sex
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Rio Grande County, Colorado Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Rio Grande County, Colorado Marital Status by Race
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Rio Grande County, Colorado Marital Status
Rio Grande County, Colorado Veterans by War
Rio Grande County, Colorado Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 574 | 7.29% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 3.59% |
| Other Race | 9 | 2.90% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 4.96% |
Rio Grande County, Colorado Veterans by Race
Rio Grande County, Colorado Veterans by Education
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8.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Rio Grande County, Colorado Veterans by Education
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55.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
Rio Grande County, Colorado Employment by Age
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Rio Grande County, Colorado Employment by Race
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Rio Grande County, Colorado Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.86%
Native Born
4.14%
Foreign Born
3.69%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.86% of Rio Grande County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 60.85% having been born in Colorado. 3.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Rio Grande County, Colorado Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990