Rio Blanco County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Rio Blanco County is located in Colorado with a total population of 6,518. It is the 45th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rio Blanco County is 39.1 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rio Blanco County is $72,620. This is 21% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $243,400. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rio Blanco County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.5%) is well below the state average of 22.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 93.3%.