Rio Grande County, Colorado Population 2022
Rio Grande County, Colorado's estimated population is 11,255 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 -6.39% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 1,944 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 3,451 | 1,507 | 77.52% |
| 1900 | 4,080 | 629 | 18.23% |
| 1910 | 6,563 | 2,483 | 60.86% |
| 1920 | 7,855 | 1,292 | 19.69% |
| 1930 | 9,953 | 2,098 | 26.71% |
| 1940 | 12,404 | 2,451 | 24.63% |
| 1950 | 12,832 | 428 | 3.45% |
| 1960 | 11,160 | -1,672 | -13.03% |
| 1970 | 10,494 | -666 | -5.97% |
| 1980 | 10,511 | 17 | 0.16% |
| 1990 | 10,770 | 259 | 2.46% |
| 2010 | 12,023 | 1,253 | 11.63% |
| 2011 | 11,913 | -110 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 11,866 | -47 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 11,676 | -190 | -1.60% |
| 2014 | 11,504 | -172 | -1.47% |
| 2015 | 11,352 | -152 | -1.32% |
| 2016 | 11,337 | -15 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 11,297 | -40 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 11,271 | -26 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 11,267 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 11,263 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 11,259 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 11,255 | -4 | -0.04% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,017 | 88.65% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 329 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 441 | 3.90% |
| Two or More Races | 492 | 4.35% |
Rio Grande County, Colorado Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,737 | 2.34 | 68.8 |
| Married | 2,383 | 2.95 | 84.9 |
| Male | 139 | 2.88 | 94.2 |
| Female | 402 | 4.15 | 38.6 |
| Non Family | 1,813 | 1.1 | 52.4 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 541 | 7.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 414 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 2,292 | 29.74% |
| Some College | 1,987 | 25.78% |
| Associates Degree | 473 | 6.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,330 | 17.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 670 | 8.69% |
Rio Grande County, Colorado Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Native American | 238 | 186 | 86 |
| White | 4,413 | 4,210 | 1,447 |
| Other Race | 404 | 267 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 3,007 | 2,277 | 446 |
| 2+ Races | 268 | 220 | 16 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | |
| Black | 8 | 2 |
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%.
$34,283
Average Earnings
$33,328
Average Male
$36,375
Average Female
Rio Grande County, Colorado Language by Age
Rio Grande County, Colorado Language
73.91% of Rio Grande County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 26.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.72% of the population.
Rio Grande County, Colorado Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8 | 6 | 75.00% |
| Native | 320 | 117 | 36.56% |
| Hispanic | 4,934 | 891 | 18.06% |
| White | 5,734 | 724 | 12.63% |
| Other | 62 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 492 | 35 | 7.11% |
15.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.46%
Male Poverty Rate
17.65%
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 75.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rio Grande County, Colorado is Multiple, with 7.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.57%.
Rio Grande County, Colorado Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Rio Grande County, Colorado Married by Age and Sex
Rio Grande County, Colorado Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Rio Grande County, Colorado Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 582 | 7.62% |
| Asian | 8 | 100.00% |
| Other Race | 16 | 3.79% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 6.41% |
| Hispanic | 159 | 4.39% |
Rio Grande County, Colorado Veterans by Education
6.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
62.52%
Born in Rio Grande County, Colorado
93.93%
Native Born
6.07%
Foreign Born
5.58%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.93% of Rio Grande County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 62.52% having been born in Colorado. 5.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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