Rio Blanco County, CO

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2021 Population

6,495

1.98% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.5

0.266% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.5%

7.45% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,239

7.36% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$220,100

0.732% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

2,891

5.17% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Rio Blanco County, CO had a population of 6.5k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $58,239. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rio Blanco County, CO grew from 6,369 to 6,495, a 1.98% increase and its median household income grew from $54,247 to $58,239, a 7.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rio Blanco County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), White (Hispanic) (4.79%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.68%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.53%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.39%).

None of the households in Rio Blanco County, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Rio Blanco County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rio Blanco County, CO are Colorado Northwestern Community College (200 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Rio Blanco County, CO was $220,100, and the homeownership rate was 76.1%.

Most people in Rio Blanco County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16 minutes. The average car ownership in Rio Blanco County, CO was 2 cars per household.

Rio Blanco County, CO borders Garfield County, CO, Moffat County, CO, Routt County, CO, and Uintah County, UT.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

Rio Blanco County, CO is home to a population of 6.5k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.56% of Rio Blanco County, CO residents were born outside of the country (296 people).

In 2021, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.39k people) in Rio Blanco County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 311 White (Hispanic) and 304 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Rio Blanco County, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rio Blanco County, CO was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rio Blanco County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rio Blanco County, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.39k ± 96
White (Hispanic)
311 ± 147
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
304 ± 104

10.7%

Hispanic Population

696 people

10.7% of the people in Rio Blanco County, CO are hispanic (696 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rio Blanco County, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
210,883 ± 11,065 people
India
21,272 ± 3,574 people
China
18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

Foreign-Born Population

4.56%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

296 people

3.42%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

218 people

As of 2021, 4.56% of Rio Blanco County, CO residents (296 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rio Blanco County, CO was 3.42%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rio Blanco County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
189 ± 74
Gulf War (2001-)
138 ± 73
Gulf War (1990s)
97 ± 47

Rio Blanco County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rio Blanco County, CO employs 2.89k people. The largest industries in Rio Blanco County, CO are Educational Services (332 people), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (316 people), and Public Administration (303 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($96,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($96,583), and Utilities ($87,500).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.89k

2021 Value

± 320

5.17%

1 Year growth

± 14.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rio Blanco County, CO grew at a rate of 5.17%, from 2.75k employees to 2.89k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rio Blanco County, CO, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (359 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (323 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (283 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rio Blanco County, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.89k

2021 Value

± 320

5.17%

1 Year growth

± 14.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rio Blanco County, CO grew at a rate of 5.17%, from 2.75k employees to 2.89k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rio Blanco County, CO, are Educational Services (332 people), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (316 people), and Public Administration (303 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rio Blanco County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Rio Blanco County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,393

Median earning men ± $12,222

$25,969

Median earning women ± $6,822

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($100,341), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,333), and Public Administration ($68,333).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,125), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,727), and Public Administration ($36,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

42
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
35
Retail Trade
34
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$20.1k
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining
$8.83k
Construction
$8.28k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rio Blanco County, CO went to Donald J. Trump with 82.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (15.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (82.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (15.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rio Blanco County, CO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Rio Blanco County, CO awarded 200 degrees. The student population of Rio Blanco County, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 481 male students and 669 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rio Blanco County, CO are White (145 and 74.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (37 and 19%), Two or More Races (5 and 2.56%), and Asian (3 and 1.54%).

The largest universities in Rio Blanco County, CO by number of degrees awarded are Colorado Northwestern Community College (200 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Rio Blanco County, CO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (40 and 20%), General Natural Resources & Conservation (35 and 17.5%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (24 and 12%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,150 students enrolled in Rio Blanco County, CO, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 782 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
17 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
40 degree-majors awarded
Dental Hygiene
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Rio Blanco County, CO was Registered Nursing with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Rio Blanco County, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Colorado Northwestern Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

200 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colorado Northwestern Community College with 200 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 63 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rio Blanco County, CO, which is 0.46 times less than the 137 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 145 degrees mean that there were 3.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 37 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($460) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rio Blanco County, CO was $220,100 in 2021, which is 0.899 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $218,500 to $220,100, a 0.732% increase. The homeownership rate in Rio Blanco County, CO is 76.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rio Blanco County, CO have an average commute time of 16 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rio Blanco County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rio Blanco County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.21%.

Housing

Property

$220,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,920

$1,894

Median Property Taxes

±$247

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rio Blanco County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rio Blanco County, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.1%

Homeownership

2021

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.1% of the housing units in Rio Blanco County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rio Blanco County, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9512
Census Tract 9511

The following map shows all of the tracts in Rio Blanco County, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,239

Median Household Income

± $5,773

2.49k

Number of Households

± 289

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.49k households in Rio Blanco County, CO grew to $58,239 from the previous year's value of $54,247.

The following chart displays the households in Rio Blanco County, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rio Blanco County, CO is from Colorado.

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.5%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (6.78%)

In 2021, 76.5% of workers in Rio Blanco County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (6.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rio Blanco County, CO have a shorter commute time (16 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.57% of the workforce in Rio Blanco County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rio Blanco County, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rio Blanco County, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rio Blanco County, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rio Blanco County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.21%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rio Blanco County, CO (710 out of 6.16k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rio Blanco County, CO is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 10.9% of the children was living in poverty in Rio Blanco County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 96.7 in Rio Blanco County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 180 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.2% of the population of Rio Blanco County, CO has health coverage, with 45.4% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 2.86% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rio Blanco County, CO see 632 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.315% decrease from the previous year (634 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1268 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 373 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

632 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rio Blanco County, CO

Primary care physicians in Rio Blanco County, CO see an average of 632 patients per year. This represents a 0.315% decrease from the previous year (634 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rio Blanco County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

45.4%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

2.86%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rio Blanco County, CO grew by 4.62% from 11.3% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rio Blanco County, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rio Blanco County, CO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.2% in Rio Blanco County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rio Blanco County, CO.

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