Rio Blanco County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rio Blanco County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08103
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 103
Geography
- Land Area
- 3220.97 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.88 sq mi
- Total Area
- 3222.85 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.972622
- Longitude
- -108.200716
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,323
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,730
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,775 | 91.3% |
| Hispanic | 540 | 8.5% |
| White | 5,464 | 86.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,394 | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 336 | 7.1% |
| White | 4,207 | 88.9% |
| Black | 15 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 55 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 111 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 6,544
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,606
- Poverty Rate
- 8.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 534
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,619 | 85.9% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,208
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 218 | 5.2% |
| Republican | 2,573 | 61.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,367 | 32.5% |
| Other | 3 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,088 | 49.6% |
| Female | 2,120 | 50.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,609 | 85.8% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 5.5% |
| Black | 2 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,023
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 71.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,643 | 73.2% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 55.8% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 16 | 72.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,499 | 71.8% |
| Female | 1,524 | 71.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 984 (22.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,095 (24.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,296
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $273,104
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $892
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.4%
- Public Transit
- 1.3%
- Work From Home
- 9.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.