Rico, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rico, Colorado had a total population of 414, the 305th largest town in Colorado, with a median household income of $104,250, which is 9% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Rico Quick Facts
How Rico Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 392 | 414 | +5.6% |
| Median household income | $101,250 | $104,250 | +3.0% |
| Median home value | $545,000 | $560,400 | +2.8% |
How Rico Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Rico Rankings in Colorado
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Other Cities in Dolores County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Creek | 651 | $62,831 | 35.0% | $149,600 |
Cities Similar to Rico
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland | 410 | N/A | $293,800 | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Alma | 385 | N/A | $423,900 | 40.9% | 7.5% |
| Fort Garland | 446 | N/A | $258,500 | 4.9% | 33.6% |
| Morrison | 412 | $122,083 | $875,000 | 50.4% | 2.6% |
| Chacra | 457 | N/A | $1,041,700 | 40.5% | 21.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 414, Rico's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Rico is a small community located in Colorado, within Dolores County. The total population is 414. It ranks as the 305th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
The median age in Rico is 45.1 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Rico is $104,250. This is 9% higher than the state median of $95,470. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 87% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Rico, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $560,400. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Rico is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.
Education
51.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Rico, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rico, Colorado?
Rico, Colorado has a population of 414 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Rico, CO?
The median household income in Rico is $104,250, which is 29% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Rico, CO?
The poverty rate in Rico is 17.6%. This means approximately 73 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Rico, Colorado?
Rico's population is 80.2% White, 0.0% Black, 1.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Rico, CO?
The median home value in Rico is $560,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x.
How educated is Rico, Colorado?
51.0% of adults (25+) in Rico hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.