Rio Grande County's estimated 2026 population is 11,031 with a growth rate of -0.51% 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 -8.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 41.7 years
There are 9,040 adults, (2,578 of whom are seniors) in Rio Grande County.
Female: 5,567 (49.2%)
Male: 5,754 (50.8%)
The racial composition of Rio Grande County includes 73.03% White, 6.77% other race, 3.49% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,268 | 73.03% |
| Two or more races | 1,818 | 16.06% |
| Other race | 766 | 6.77% |
| Native American | 395 | 3.49% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
Rio Grande County's average per capita income is $47,543. Household income levels show a median of $64,411. The poverty rate stands at 18.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,534 | - |
| Families | $83,281 | $105,393 |
| Households | $64,411 | $85,497 |
| Non Families | $34,186 | $45,578 |
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