Rio Grande County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rio Grande County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08105
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 105
Geography
- Land Area
- 911.96 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.38 sq mi
- Total Area
- 912.34 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.485853
- Longitude
- -106.453128
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,964
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,681
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,681 | 60.9% |
| Hispanic | 4,283 | 39.1% |
| White | 6,257 | 57.1% |
| Black | 41 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,634 | 64.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,044 | 35.1% |
| White | 5,240 | 60.4% |
| Black | 49 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 257 | 3.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,321
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,140
- Poverty Rate
- 17.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,988
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,268 | 73.0% |
| Black | 63 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,764
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,876 | 24.2% |
| Republican | 2,643 | 34.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,114 | 40.1% |
| Other | 24 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,833 | 49.4% |
| Female | 3,931 | 50.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,628 | 59.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,477 | 31.9% |
| Black | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,926
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,342 | 72.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,130 | 45.6% |
| Black | 7 | 100.0% |
| Asian | 38 | 69.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,405 | 62.7% |
| Female | 2,521 | 64.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,472 (18.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,824 (34.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,616
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $264,194
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $948
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.