Rio Grande County's estimated 2026 population is 11,008 with a growth rate of -0.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rio Grande County is the 37th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 12,022 and has seen a growth of -8.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Rio Grande County includes 74.5% White, 6.48% other race, 3.42% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (74.5%)
Two or more races (15.07%)
Other race (6.48%)
Native American (3.42%)
Black or African American (0.44%)
Asian (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,488 | 74.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,717 | 15.07% |
| Other race | 738 | 6.48% |
| Native American | 390 | 3.42% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Rio Grande County's average per capita income is $46,916. Household income levels show a median of $62,166. The poverty rate stands at 14.91%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,091 | - |
| Families | $84,667 | $101,234 |
| Households | $62,166 | $86,169 |
| Non Families | $30,388 | $42,795 |
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