Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rico, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

414

Median Agei

45.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.2%332

Two or More

9.9%41

American Indian/Alaska Native

7%29

Other

1.7%7

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%6

High School Diploma

18.2%57

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%29

Some College (1+ yr)

17.8%56

Associate's Degree

1.9%6

Bachelor's Degree

38.5%121

Master's Degree

11.1%35

Professional Degree

1.3%4

HS or Higher

100%

BA or Higher

51%

Graduate+

12.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$560,400

Median Renti

$1,625

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.2%184

Renter-Occupied

12.8%27

Total Units

259

Homeownership

87.2%

Vacancy Rate

18.5%

Home Values

$200K–$300K

2.2%4

$300K–$500K

35.9%66

$500K–$1M

54.3%100

$1M+

7.6%14

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.9%5

2000–2009

12%31

1990–1999

30.5%79

1980–1989

6.6%17

1970–1979

5%13

1960–1969

1.5%4

1950–1959

7.7%20

1940–1949

6.2%16

1939 or earlier

28.6%74

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

57.8%122

Utility Gas

13.7%29

Wood

11.4%24

Solar

9%19

Other

8.1%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$104,250

Mean Household Incomei

$134,391

Per Capita Incomei

$55,883

Poverty Ratei

17.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

275

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%3

$10K–$15K

10.9%23

$20K–$25K

1.9%4

$25K–$30K

2.8%6

$45K–$50K

10.9%23

$50K–$60K

6.6%14

$60K–$75K

9%19

$75K–$100K

4.7%10

$100K–$125K

5.7%12

$125K–$150K

6.2%13

$150K–$200K

30.3%64

$200K+

9.5%20

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

122.9%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

255

Avg. Commutei

32 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

275

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

27(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.3%Insured

21.7%Uninsured