Rio Blanco County, CO Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Rio Blanco County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,440 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.0 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.30% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.7 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,587 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Rio Blanco County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Rio Blanco County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,301 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.09% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Rio Blanco County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $150,000 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $924 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.9% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | Rio Blanco County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 7.7 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Rio Blanco County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Rio Blanco County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Rio Blanco County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Rio Blanco County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.1% | 16.1% | 19.0% |