Rangely town, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Rangely town is a small community located in Colorado. The total population is 2,572. It ranks as the 158th most populous out of 471 cities and towns in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rangely town is 36.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rangely town is $75,044. This is 19% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 74% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $192,200. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $502,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Rangely town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rangely town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.3%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.3%) is well below the state average of 22.2%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rangely town, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 471 Census-designated places in Colorado. For official data, visit data.census.gov.