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Rio Grande County

State:
Colorado
County Seat:
Del Norte

Rio Grande County's estimated 2025 population is 10,890 with a growth rate of -1.35% 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 -9.42% since that time.

10,890
Total Population
12
Population Density (mi²)
37
Population Rank (State)
-149 -1.35%
Annual Population Growth

Rio Grande County Population

Rio Grande County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,48874.5%
Two or more races1,71715.07%
Other race7386.48%
Native American3903.42%
Black or African American500.44%
Asian110.1%

Rio Grande County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$98,091-
Families$84,667$101,234
Households$62,166$86,169
Non Families$30,388$42,795

$46,916

Average Income

$62,166

Median Household Income

14.91%

Poverty Rate