Rio Blanco County, CO Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Rio Blanco County?

Per Capita income in Rio Blanco County is $30,140.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Rio Blanco County?

Median Family Income in Rio Blanco County is $84,716.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Rio Blanco County?

Median Household Income in Rio Blanco County is $69,882.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Rio Blanco County?

Income or Wage Gap in Rio Blanco County is 46.2%.Women in Rio Blanco County earn 53.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Family Income Deficit in Rio Blanco County?

Family Income Deficit in Rio Blanco County is $12,195.Families that are below poverty line in Rio Blanco County earn $12,195 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rio Blanco County?

Inequality or Gini Index in Rio Blanco County is 0.36.

Q: What is the Total Population of Rio Blanco County?

Total Population of Rio Blanco County is 6,511.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Rio Blanco County?

Total Male Population of Rio Blanco County is 3,450.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Rio Blanco County?

Total Female Population of Rio Blanco County is 3,061.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rio Blanco County?

There are 112.71 Males per 100 Females in Rio Blanco County.

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Map Overview Area Codes Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Rio Blanco County Map

Rio Blanco County Overview

$30,140

PER CAPITA INCOME

$84,716

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$69,882

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

46.2%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

53.8¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

$12,195

FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT

0.36

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

6,511

TOTAL POPULATION

3,450

MALE POPULATION

3,061

FEMALE POPULATION

112.71

MALES / 100 FEMALES

88.72

FEMALES / 100 MALES

39.2

MEDIAN AGE

3.0

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.5

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

3,090

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

60.1%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

6.1%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rio Blanco County Area Codes

970

Income in Rio Blanco County

Income Overview in Rio Blanco County

Per Capita Income in Rio Blanco County is $30,140, while median incomes of families and households are $84,716 and $69,882 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	6,511	$30,140
Median Family Income	1,679	$84,716
Mean Family Income	1,679	$88,159
Median Household Income	2,513	$69,882
Mean Household Income	2,513	$76,757
Income Deficit	1,679	$12,195
Wage / Income Gap (%)	6,511	46.16%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	6,511	53.84¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	6,511	0.36

Earnings by Sex in Rio Blanco County

Average Earnings in Rio Blanco County are $34,048, $45,969 for men and $24,750 for women, a difference of 46.2%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	1,907 (56.7%)	$45,969
Female	1,455 (43.3%)	$24,750
Total	3,362 (100.0%)	$34,048

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rio Blanco County

The most common earnings brackets in Rio Blanco County are $100,000+ for men (330 | 17.3%) and $2,499 or less for women (148 | 10.2%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	120 (6.3%)	148 (10.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999	85 (4.5%)	78 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499	97 (5.1%)	101 (6.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999	94 (4.9%)	72 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	71 (3.7%)	38 (2.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999	50 (2.6%)	54 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499	23 (1.2%)	29 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	11 (0.6%)	31 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499	50 (2.6%)	109 (7.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999	21 (1.1%)	75 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999	74 (3.9%)	106 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999	86 (4.5%)	117 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999	81 (4.3%)	33 (2.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999	56 (2.9%)	113 (7.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999	176 (9.2%)	43 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	38 (2.0%)	33 (2.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999	116 (6.1%)	73 (5.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	168 (8.8%)	50 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	160 (8.4%)	104 (7.1%)
$100,000+	330 (17.3%)	48 (3.3%)
Total	1,907 (100.0%)	1,455 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rio Blanco County

Average earnings in Rio Blanco County are $49,124 for men and $30,329 for women, a difference of 38.3%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,637, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $46,350. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,917, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $3,462.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$72,637	$21,534
College or Associate's Degree	$46,350	$37,955
Bachelor's Degree	$50,588	$40,577
Graduate Degree	$46,667	$57,917
Total	$49,124	$30,329

Family Income in Rio Blanco County

Family Income Brackets in Rio Blanco County

According to the Rio Blanco County family income data, there are 467 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.8% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 30 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	49	2.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	101	6.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	30	1.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	54	3.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	166	9.9%
$50,000 to $74,999	373	22.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	280	16.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	467	27.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	114	6.8%
$200,000+	45	2.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rio Blanco County

6-person families (16 | 0.9%) account for the highest median family income in Rio Blanco County with $126,875 per family, while 2-person families (832 | 49.5%) have the highest median income of $44,526 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	832 (49.5%)	$89,052
3-Person Families	296 (17.6%)	$98,375
4-Person Families	382 (22.8%)	$70,625
5-Person Families	153 (9.1%)	$73,125
6-Person Families	16 (0.9%)	$126,875
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	1,679 (100.0%)	$84,716

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rio Blanco County

The median family income in Rio Blanco County is $84,716, with families comprising 3+ earners (74) having the highest median family income of $112,000, while families with no earners (207) have the lowest median family income of $50,625, accounting for 4.4% and 12.3% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	207 (12.3%)	$50,625
1 Earner	679 (40.4%)	$62,991
2 Earners	719 (42.8%)	$99,978
3+ Earners	74 (4.4%)	$112,000
Total	1,679 (100.0%)	$84,716

Household Income in Rio Blanco County

Household Income Brackets in Rio Blanco County

With 596 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Rio Blanco County, accounting for 23.7% of all households. In contrast, only 45 households (1.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	118	4.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	95	3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999	138	5.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	226	9.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	279	11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	596	23.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	334	13.3%
$100,000 to $149,999	555	22.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	131	5.2%
$200,000+	45	1.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rio Blanco County

The median household income in Rio Blanco County is $69,882, with the highest median household income of $85,250 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 917 households (36.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,063, with 139 households (5.5%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	139 (5.5%)	$34,063
25 to 44 Years	799 (31.8%)	$72,644
45 to 64 Years	917 (36.5%)	$85,250
65+ Years	658 (26.2%)	$54,211
Total	2,513 (100.0%)	$69,882

Poverty in Rio Blanco County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rio Blanco County

With 13.0% poverty level for males and 12.9% for females among the residents of Rio Blanco County, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 157 males (66.2%) and 46 females (21.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	5 (2.1%)	6 (3.5%)
5 Years	31 (41.9%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	157 (66.2%)	54 (18.2%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	18 (18.8%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	84 (38.5%)	46 (21.3%)
25 to 34 Years	56 (15.5%)	47 (15.8%)
35 to 44 Years	19 (3.4%)	57 (13.3%)
45 to 54 Years	15 (6.4%)	50 (15.0%)
55 to 64 Years	59 (11.5%)	70 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	25 (16.2%)
Total	426 (13.0%)	373 (12.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rio Blanco County

According to the poverty statistics in Rio Blanco County, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	238 (97.9%)	166 (96.5%)
5 Years	43 (58.1%)	34 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	80 (33.8%)	242 (81.8%)
12 to 14 Years	178 (100.0%)	78 (81.2%)
15 Years	25 (100.0%)	3 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	142 (100.0%)	54 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	134 (61.5%)	170 (78.7%)
25 to 34 Years	305 (84.5%)	251 (84.2%)
35 to 44 Years	536 (96.6%)	372 (86.7%)
45 to 54 Years	221 (93.6%)	283 (85.0%)
55 to 64 Years	455 (88.5%)	444 (86.4%)
65 to 74 Years	321 (100.0%)	299 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	173 (100.0%)	129 (83.8%)
Total	2,851 (87.0%)	2,525 (87.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rio Blanco County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rio Blanco County show that 5.5% or 75 of the total 1,364 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 12.4%, comprising of 63 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	734 (98.4%)	12 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children	444 (87.6%)	63 (12.4%)
3 or 4 Children	111 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,289 (94.5%)	75 (5.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rio Blanco County

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	89 (60.5%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	89 (41.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rio Blanco County

The poverty data for Rio Blanco County shows that 75 of the married-couple family households (5.5%) and 89 of the single-parent households (28.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 households (12.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 89 household (45.6%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	63 (12.4%)	89 (45.6%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	75 (5.5%)	89 (28.2%)

Race in Rio Blanco County

The most populous races in Rio Blanco County are White / Caucasian (5,583 | 85.8%), Hispanic or Latino (721 | 11.1%), and Two or more Races (720 | 11.1%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	4	0.1%
Black / African American	19	0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	721	11.1%
Native / Alaskan	71	1.1%
White / Caucasian	5,583	85.8%
Two or more Races	720	11.1%
Some other Race	114	1.8%
Total	6,511	100.0%

Ancestry in Rio Blanco County

The most populous ancestries reported in Rio Blanco County are German (1,737 | 26.7%), English (1,126 | 17.3%), Irish (576 | 8.8%), Mexican (395 | 6.1%), and American (337 | 5.2%), together accounting for 64.1% of all Rio Blanco County residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	337	5.2%
Arab	11	0.2%
Armenian	7	0.1%
Austrian	20	0.3%
Bhutanese	10	0.2%
Blackfeet	1	0.0%
Burmese	6	0.1%
Canadian	20	0.3%
Cherokee	162	2.5%
Chippewa	16	0.3%
Choctaw	20	0.3%
Colombian	61	0.9%
Czech	89	1.4%
Czechoslovakian	11	0.2%
Danish	36	0.5%
Dutch	111	1.7%
Eastern European	24	0.4%
Ecuadorian	32	0.5%
English	1,126	17.3%
European	173	2.7%
Finnish	9	0.1%
French	260	4.0%
French Canadian	65	1.0%
German	1,737	26.7%
Greek	33	0.5%
Irish	576	8.8%
Italian	115	1.8%
Kiowa	4	0.1%
Latvian	1	0.0%
Lebanese	11	0.2%
Mexican	395	6.1%
Northern European	22	0.3%
Norwegian	158	2.4%
Paiute	5	0.1%
Peruvian	5	0.1%
Polish	130	2.0%
Pueblo	8	0.1%
Puerto Rican	13	0.2%
Russian	56	0.9%
Scandinavian	97	1.5%
Scotch-Irish	85	1.3%
Scottish	208	3.2%
Seminole	6	0.1%
Sioux	5	0.1%
Slavic	23	0.4%
South American	99	1.5%
Spaniard	73	1.1%
Spanish	7	0.1%
Spanish American	7	0.1%
Spanish American Indian	10	0.2%
Swedish	77	1.2%
Swiss	34	0.5%
Taiwanese	40	0.6%
Thai	4	0.1%
Ukrainian	80	1.2%
Ute	30	0.5%
Venezuelan	1	0.0%
Welsh	60	0.9%
Yugoslavian	11	0.2%
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Immigrants in Rio Blanco County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rio Blanco County came from Latin America (148 | 2.3%), Central America (98 | 1.5%), Mexico (98 | 1.5%), Europe (96 | 1.5%), and Colombia (50 | 0.8%), together accounting for 7.5% of all Rio Blanco County residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Canada	1	0.0%
Central America	98	1.5%
Colombia	50	0.8%
Eastern Europe	36	0.5%
Europe	96	1.5%
Germany	31	0.5%
Latin America	148	2.3%
Mexico	98	1.5%
Northern Europe	29	0.4%
Russia	2	0.0%
Scotland	29	0.4%
South America	50	0.8%
Ukraine	34	0.5%
Western Europe	31	0.5%
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Sex and Age in Rio Blanco County

The most populous age groups in Rio Blanco County are 35 to 39 Years (326 | 9.5%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (291 | 9.5%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	243 (7.0%)	172 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years	235 (6.8%)	181 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years	254 (7.4%)	255 (8.3%)
15 to 19 Years	267 (7.7%)	160 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years	185 (5.4%)	216 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years	165 (4.8%)	173 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years	224 (6.5%)	133 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Years	326 (9.5%)	237 (7.7%)
40 to 44 Years	239 (6.9%)	193 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years	83 (2.4%)	174 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years	166 (4.8%)	159 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years	299 (8.7%)	291 (9.5%)
60 to 64 Years	215 (6.2%)	225 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years	188 (5.4%)	210 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years	148 (4.3%)	89 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years	92 (2.7%)	53 (1.7%)
80 to 84 Years	60 (1.7%)	95 (3.1%)
85 Years and over	61 (1.8%)	45 (1.5%)
Total	3,450 (100.0%)	3,061 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rio Blanco County

Median Family Size in Rio Blanco County

The median family size in Rio Blanco County is 3.03 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,364 | 81.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (101 | 6.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.45 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	1,364 (81.2%)	3.12
Single Male/Father	101 (6.0%)	2.45
Single Female/Mother	214 (12.8%)	2.77
Total Families	1,679 (100.0%)	3.03

Median Household Size in Rio Blanco County

The median household size in Rio Blanco County is 2.45 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,364 | 54.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (834 | 33.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	1,364 (54.3%)	3.13
Single Male/Father	101 (4.0%)	2.51
Single Female/Mother	214 (8.5%)	3.05
Non-family	834 (33.2%)	1.19
Total Households	2,513 (100.0%)	2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rio Blanco County

Out of a total of 2,513 households in Rio Blanco County, 1,679 (66.8%) are family households, while 834 (33.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 802, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 718.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	718 (28.6%)
2-Person Households	802 (31.9%)	83 (3.3%)
3-Person Households	286 (11.4%)	10 (0.4%)
4-Person Households	422 (16.8%)	23 (0.9%)
5-Person Households	142 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	27 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,679 (66.8%)	834 (33.2%)

Female Fertility in Rio Blanco County

Fertility by Age in Rio Blanco County

Average fertility rate in Rio Blanco County is 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 218.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 79.7% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	13 (9.1%)	81.0
20 to 34 years	114 (79.7%)	218.0
35 to 50 years	16 (11.2%)	25.0
Total	143 (100.0%)	108.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rio Blanco County

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	114 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	143 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Rio Blanco County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rio Blanco County

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	59 (41.3%)	238.0
College or Associate's Degree	44 (30.8%)	79.0
Bachelor's Degree	40 (28.0%)	166.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	143 (100.0%)	108.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rio Blanco County

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	59 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	44 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	40 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	143 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Rio Blanco County

Employment by Class of Employer in Rio Blanco County

Among the 2,852 employed individuals in Rio Blanco County, private company employees (1,614 | 56.6%), local government employees (452 | 15.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (244 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	1,614	56.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	136	4.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	244	8.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations	146	5.1%
Local Government Employees	452	15.9%
State Government Employees	98	3.4%
Federal Government Employees	151	5.3%
Unpaid Family Workers	11	0.4%
Total	2,852	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rio Blanco County

According to the labor force statistics for Rio Blanco County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,142), 60.1% or 3,090 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 188 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 83.3% or 485 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.6% or 71 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	132 (33.2%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	253 (63.1%)	2 (0.8%)
25 to 29 Years	266 (78.7%)	18 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years	257 (72.0%)	71 (27.6%)
35 to 44 Years	817 (82.1%)	6 (0.7%)
45 to 54 Years	485 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	410 (69.5%)	68 (16.6%)
60 to 64 Years	237 (53.9%)	23 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years	202 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	29 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	3,090 (60.1%)	188 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rio Blanco County

According to labor force statistics for Rio Blanco County, 74.9% of individuals (2,473) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,302) are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 185 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.6% or 653 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 30.3% or 46 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	152 (58.2%)	79 (30.3%)
High School Diploma	798 (69.9%)	9 (0.8%)
College / Associate Degree	869 (77.7%)	119 (10.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	653 (83.6%)	50 (6.4%)
Total	2,473 (74.9%)	248 (7.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rio Blanco County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rio Blanco County are Community & Social Service (327 | 11.3%), Education Instruction & Library (251 | 8.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (230 | 7.9%), Management (170 | 5.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (106 | 3.7%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rio Blanco County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (67.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (95.3%), Health Technologists (85.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.5%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	96 (56.5%)	74 (43.5%)
Business & Financial	6 (50.0%)	6 (50.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	156 (67.8%)	74 (32.2%)
Computers & Mathematics	53 (58.9%)	37 (41.1%)
Architecture & Engineering	53 (84.1%)	10 (15.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	50 (64.9%)	27 (35.1%)
Community & Social Service	117 (35.8%)	210 (64.2%)
Education, Arts & Media	30 (66.7%)	15 (33.3%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	69 (27.5%)	182 (72.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	18 (58.1%)	13 (41.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	5 (4.7%)	101 (95.3%)
Health Technologists	5 (14.3%)	30 (85.7%)
Total (Category)	380 (45.0%)	465 (55.0%)
Total (Overall)	1,596 (55.0%)	1,304 (45.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rio Blanco County are Cleaning & Maintenance (197 | 6.8%), Personal Care & Service (151 | 5.2%), Security & Protection (117 | 4.0%), Healthcare Support (102 | 3.5%), and Law Enforcement (87 | 3.0%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rio Blanco County, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (75.8%), Law Enforcement (64.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (60.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (79.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (60.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	102 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	68 (58.1%)	49 (41.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention	12 (40.0%)	18 (60.0%)
Law Enforcement	56 (64.4%)	31 (35.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving	47 (75.8%)	15 (24.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	120 (60.9%)	77 (39.1%)
Personal Care & Service	31 (20.5%)	120 (79.5%)
Total (Category)	266 (42.3%)	363 (57.7%)
Total (Overall)	1,596 (55.0%)	1,304 (45.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rio Blanco County are Sales & Related (325 | 11.2%), and Office & Administration (273 | 9.4%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	158 (48.6%)	167 (51.4%)
Office & Administration	53 (19.4%)	220 (80.6%)
Total (Category)	211 (35.3%)	387 (64.7%)
Total (Overall)	1,596 (55.0%)	1,304 (45.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rio Blanco County are Construction & Extraction (357 | 12.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (72 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (50 | 1.7%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	48 (96.0%)	2 (4.0%)
Construction & Extraction	357 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	46 (63.9%)	26 (36.1%)
Total (Category)	451 (94.2%)	28 (5.9%)
Total (Overall)	1,596 (55.0%)	1,304 (45.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rio Blanco County are Production (190 | 6.6%), Transportation (123 | 4.2%), and Material Moving (36 | 1.2%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	158 (83.2%)	32 (16.8%)
Transportation	111 (90.2%)	12 (9.8%)
Material Moving	19 (52.8%)	17 (47.2%)
Total (Category)	288 (82.5%)	61 (17.5%)
Total (Overall)	1,596 (55.0%)	1,304 (45.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rio Blanco County

Employment Industries in Rio Blanco County

The major employment industries in Rio Blanco County include Educational Services (354 | 12.2%), Retail Trade (328 | 11.3%), Public Administration (284 | 9.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (282 | 9.7%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (275 | 9.5%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Rio Blanco County

The Rio Blanco County industries that see more men than women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Manufacturing (93.4%), and Construction (92.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (89.0%), and Information (67.4%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	66 (91.7%)	6 (8.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	241 (87.6%)	34 (12.4%)
Construction	225 (92.2%)	19 (7.8%)
Manufacturing	71 (93.4%)	5 (6.6%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	155 (47.3%)	173 (52.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing	108 (79.4%)	28 (20.6%)
Utilities	71 (71.0%)	29 (29.0%)
Information	15 (32.6%)	31 (67.4%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	27 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	83 (64.3%)	46 (35.7%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	84 (72.4%)	32 (27.6%)
Educational Services	119 (33.6%)	235 (66.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	31 (11.0%)	251 (89.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	65 (48.5%)	69 (51.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services	40 (33.3%)	80 (66.7%)
Public Administration	153 (53.9%)	131 (46.1%)
Total	1,596 (55.0%)	1,304 (45.0%)

Education in Rio Blanco County

School Enrollment in Rio Blanco County

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,579 students in Rio Blanco County are middle school (433 | 27.4%), college / undergraduate (330 | 20.9%), and elementary school (328 | 20.8%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	86	5.4%
Kindergarten	66	4.2%
Elementary School	328	20.8%
Middle School	433	27.4%
High School	276	17.5%
College / Undergraduate	330	20.9%
Graduate / Professional	60	3.8%
Total	1,579	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rio Blanco County

Out of a total of 1,579 students who are enrolled in schools in Rio Blanco County, 191 (12.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,388 (87.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 20 (35.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 18 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	401 (98.3%)	7 (1.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	435 (86.1%)	70 (13.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	214 (95.1%)	11 (4.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	126 (70.4%)	53 (29.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	93 (81.6%)	21 (18.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	64 (87.7%)	9 (12.3%)
35 Years and over	37 (64.9%)	20 (35.1%)
Total	1,388 (87.9%)	191 (12.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rio Blanco County

Education (237 | 21.6%), arts & humanities (191 | 17.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (102 | 9.3%), liberal arts & history (102 | 9.3%), and social sciences (97 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,096 individuals in Rio Blanco County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	10	0.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	102	9.3%
Physical & Health Sciences	41	3.7%
Psychology	25	2.3%
Social Sciences	97	8.8%
Engineering	48	4.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	38	3.5%
Business	90	8.2%
Education	237	21.6%
Literature & Languages	43	3.9%
Liberal Arts & History	102	9.3%
Visual & Performing Arts	21	1.9%
Communications	51	4.6%
Arts & Humanities	191	17.4%
Total	1,096	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rio Blanco County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rio Blanco County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rio Blanco County are males with 2 vehicles (616, accounting for 39.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (338, making up 51.1%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	7 (0.4%)	6 (0.5%)
1 Vehicle	266 (16.9%)	230 (19.1%)
2 Vehicles	616 (39.1%)	338 (28.0%)
3 Vehicles	360 (22.9%)	308 (25.5%)
4 Vehicles	226 (14.4%)	254 (21.1%)
5 or more Vehicles	99 (6.3%)	70 (5.8%)
Total	1,574 (100.0%)	1,206 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rio Blanco County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rio Blanco County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,047 commuters, 40.0%), less than 5 minutes (569 commuters, 21.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (218 commuters, 8.3%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	569	21.8%
5 to 9 Minutes	1,047	40.0%
10 to 14 Minutes	147	5.6%
15 to 19 Minutes	218	8.3%
20 to 24 Minutes	118	4.5%
25 to 29 Minutes	64	2.5%
30 to 34 Minutes	79	3.0%
35 to 39 Minutes	25	1.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	15	0.6%
45 to 59 Minutes	102	3.9%
60 to 89 Minutes	156	6.0%
90 or more Minutes	75	2.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Rio Blanco County

The most common commute times in Rio Blanco County are 5 to 9 minutes (484 commuters, 32.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (563 commuters, 49.2%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	308 (20.9%)	261 (22.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes	484 (32.9%)	563 (49.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes	58 (3.9%)	89 (7.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes	159 (10.8%)	59 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes	85 (5.8%)	33 (2.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes	38 (2.6%)	26 (2.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes	73 (5.0%)	6 (0.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes	25 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	15 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	74 (5.0%)	28 (2.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes	105 (7.1%)	51 (4.5%)
90 or more Minutes	47 (3.2%)	28 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rio Blanco County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rio Blanco County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (239, 16.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (225, 19.7%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	89 (6.0%)	90 (7.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	38 (2.6%)	39 (3.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	123 (8.4%)	67 (5.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	233 (15.8%)	83 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	210 (14.3%)	21 (1.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	239 (16.3%)	225 (19.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	168 (11.4%)	204 (17.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	115 (7.8%)	181 (15.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	20 (1.4%)	9 (0.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	57 (3.9%)	67 (5.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	30 (2.0%)	18 (1.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	12 (0.8%)	5 (0.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	71 (4.8%)	108 (9.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	66 (4.5%)	27 (2.4%)
Total	1,471 (100.0%)	1,144 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rio Blanco County

Occupancy by Ownership in Rio Blanco County

Of the total 2,513 dwellings in Rio Blanco County, owner-occupied units account for 1,976 (78.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 537 (21.4%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	1,976	78.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	537	21.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units	2,513	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rio Blanco County

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	718	28.6%
2-Person Household	885	35.2%
3-Person Household	296	11.8%
4+ Person Household	614	24.4%
Total Housing Units	2,513	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rio Blanco County

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	499 (69.5%)	219 (30.5%)
2-Person Household	759 (85.8%)	126 (14.2%)
3-Person Household	268 (90.5%)	28 (9.5%)
4+ Person Household	450 (73.3%)	164 (26.7%)
Total Housing Units	1,976 (78.6%)	537 (21.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rio Blanco County

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	67 (76.1%)	21 (23.9%)
High School Diploma	584 (76.3%)	181 (23.7%)
College/Associate Degree	819 (84.5%)	150 (15.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	506 (73.2%)	185 (26.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rio Blanco County

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	407	16.2%
35 to 44 Years	531	21.1%
45 to 54 Years	305	12.1%
55 to 64 Years	612	24.3%
65 to 74 Years	426	17.0%
75 to 84 Years	192	7.6%
85 Years and Over	40	1.6%
Total	2,513	100.0%

Housing Finances in Rio Blanco County

Median Income by Occupancy in Rio Blanco County

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	1,976 (78.6%)	$74,233
Renter-Occupied	537 (21.4%)	$44,708
Average	2,513 (100.0%)	$69,882

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rio Blanco County

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	17 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	9 (0.5%)	91 (17.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	96 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	25 (1.3%)	49 (9.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999	54 (2.7%)	9 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999	151 (7.6%)	74 (13.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999	200 (10.1%)	78 (14.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	459 (23.2%)	137 (25.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999	300 (15.2%)	33 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999	510 (25.8%)	45 (8.4%)
$150,000 or more	155 (7.8%)	21 (3.9%)
Total	1,976 (100.0%)	537 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rio Blanco County

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	252 (12.8%)	8 (1.5%)
$300 to $499	347 (17.6%)	35 (6.5%)
$500 to $799	260 (13.2%)	77 (14.3%)
$800 to $999	85 (4.3%)	208 (38.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499	588 (29.8%)	99 (18.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999	222 (11.2%)	20 (3.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499	103 (5.2%)	14 (2.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999	39 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	80 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,976 (100.0%)	537 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rio Blanco County

Housing Structures in Rio Blanco County

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	2,069	82.3%
Single Unit, Attached	37	1.5%
2 Unit Apartments	29	1.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	95	3.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	43	1.7%
10 or more Apartments	68	2.7%
Mobile Home / Other	172	6.8%
Total	2,513	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rio Blanco County

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	1,775 (85.8%)	294 (14.2%)
Single Unit, Attached	22 (59.5%)	15 (40.5%)
2 Unit Apartments	5 (17.2%)	24 (82.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	19 (20.0%)	76 (80.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	43 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	68 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	155 (90.1%)	17 (9.9%)
Total	1,976 (78.6%)	537 (21.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rio Blanco County

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	16 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	59 (3.0%)	140 (26.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms	572 (28.9%)	192 (35.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms	695 (35.2%)	97 (18.1%)
8 or more Rooms	634 (32.1%)	108 (20.1%)
Total	1,976 (100.0%)	537 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rio Blanco County

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	1,296 (65.6%)	233 (43.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	274 (13.9%)	24 (4.5%)
Electricity	209 (10.6%)	237 (44.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	9 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	184 (9.3%)	36 (6.7%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)
Total	1,976 (100.0%)	537 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rio Blanco County

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	27 (1.4%)	27 (5.0%)
1 Vehicle	361 (18.3%)	328 (61.1%)
2 Vehicles	711 (36.0%)	162 (30.2%)
3 or more Vehicles	877 (44.4%)	20 (3.7%)
Total	1,976 (100.0%)	537 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rio Blanco County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rio Blanco County

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	790	1,186
Median Property Value	$196,900	$254,300
Median Household Income	$62,500	$115
Monthly Housing Costs	$377	$80
Real Estate Taxes	$677	$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rio Blanco County

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	111 (14.1%)	13 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999	45 (5.7%)	20 (1.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999	381 (48.2%)	708 (59.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999	238 (30.1%)	313 (26.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999	2 (0.3%)	99 (8.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999	13 (1.7%)	16 (1.3%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.4%)
Total	790 (100.0%)	1,186 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rio Blanco County

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	7 (0.9%)	6 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999	104 (13.2%)	19 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999	76 (9.6%)	71 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	111 (14.1%)	75 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999	206 (26.1%)	89 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999	75 (9.5%)	253 (21.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999	171 (21.6%)	225 (19.0%)
$150,000 or more	40 (5.1%)	339 (28.6%)
Total	790 (100.0%)	1,186 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rio Blanco County

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	218 (27.6%)	88,611 (7,471.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x	137 (17.3%)	369 (31.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x	144 (18.2%)	227 (19.1%)
4.0x or more	291 (36.8%)	124 (10.5%)
Total	790 (100.0%)	1,186 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rio Blanco County

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	441 (55.8%)	4 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499	248 (31.4%)	524 (44.2%)
$800 to $1,499	87 (11.0%)	460 (38.8%)
Total	790 (100.0%)	1,186 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rio Blanco County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rio Blanco County

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	393 (74.6%)	134 (25.4%)
6 to 18 Years	1,070 (96.3%)	41 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years	526 (92.6%)	42 (7.4%)
26 to 34 Years	593 (92.4%)	49 (7.6%)
35 to 44 Years	884 (89.8%)	100 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years	515 (90.5%)	54 (9.5%)
55 to 64 Years	886 (86.2%)	142 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years	605 (97.6%)	15 (2.4%)
75 Years and older	309 (94.5%)	18 (5.5%)
Total	5,781 (90.7%)	595 (9.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rio Blanco County

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	393 (74.6%)	134 (25.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	1,070 (96.3%)	41 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	526 (92.6%)	42 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rio Blanco County

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	666 (85.6%)	112 (14.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999	944 (91.4%)	89 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999	1,383 (95.0%)	73 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	759 (94.1%)	48 (5.9%)
$100,000 and over	1,821 (87.0%)	272 (13.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rio Blanco County

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	153 (29.0%)	255 (48.4%)
6 to 18 Years	452 (40.7%)	698 (62.8%)
19 to 25 Years	201 (35.4%)	368 (64.8%)
25 to 34 Years	298 (46.4%)	335 (52.2%)
35 to 44 Years	171 (17.4%)	778 (79.1%)
45 to 54 Years	64 (11.3%)	464 (81.6%)
55 to 64 Years	182 (17.7%)	788 (76.6%)
65 to 74 Years	597 (96.3%)	305 (49.2%)
75 Years and over	298 (91.1%)	170 (52.0%)
Total	2,416 (37.9%)	4,161 (65.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rio Blanco County

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	105 (16.0%)	62 (12.6%)
18 to 34 Years	72 (10.9%)	77 (12.3%)
35 to 64 Years	144 (11.0%)	202 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years	102 (31.8%)	92 (30.8%)
75 Years and over	145 (83.8%)	52 (33.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rio Blanco County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rio Blanco County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years	19 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	57 (4.4%)	46 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years	87 (27.1%)	62 (20.7%)
75 Years and over	63 (36.4%)	34 (22.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rio Blanco County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	8 (1.2%)	20 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	22 (1.7%)	36 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years	30 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	39 (22.5%)	28 (18.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rio Blanco County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	105 (16.0%)	40 (8.1%)
18 to 34 Years	51 (7.7%)	44 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years	31 (2.4%)	96 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years	24 (7.5%)	30 (10.0%)
75 Years and over	18 (10.4%)	41 (26.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rio Blanco County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years	72 (5.5%)	110 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years	32 (10.0%)	30 (10.0%)
75 Years and over	79 (45.7%)	41 (26.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rio Blanco County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	45 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years	10 (0.8%)	31 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years	17 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	57 (33.0%)	36 (23.4%)

Technology Access in Rio Blanco County

Computing Device Access in Rio Blanco County

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	2,006	79.8%
Smartphone	2,157	85.8%
Tablet	1,567	62.4%
No Computing Device	150	6.0%
Total	2,513	100.0%

Internet Access in Rio Blanco County

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	15	0.6%
Broadband Home	1,712	68.1%
Cellular Data Only	307	12.2%
Satellite Internet	355	14.1%
No Internet	201	8.0%
Total	2,513	100.0%

Rio Blanco County Summary

Rio Blanco County is located in the northwestern corner of Colorado, and is bordered by Moffat County to the north, Garfield County to the east, Mesa County to the south, and Utah to the west. The county seat is Meeker, and the county is named after the Rio Blanco, a tributary of the White River. The county has a total area of 2,541 square miles, of which 2,539 square miles is land and 2.2 square miles is water.

Rio Blanco County has a rich history, beginning with the Ute Indians who were the first inhabitants of the area. The Utes were nomadic hunters and gatherers who lived in the area for centuries before the arrival of white settlers. The first white settlers arrived in the area in the late 1800s, and the county was officially established in 1889. The county was named after the Rio Blanco, a tributary of the White River.

The economy of Rio Blanco County is largely based on agriculture and energy production. The county is home to several large ranches, and the agricultural industry is the largest employer in the county. The county is also home to several oil and gas fields, and energy production is a major contributor to the local economy. The county is also home to several recreational areas, including the White River National Forest and the Flat Tops Wilderness Area.

The population of Rio Blanco County was 6,822 in the 2010 census, a decrease of 4.3% from the 2000 census. The population is spread out across the county, with the largest population centers being Meeker, Rangely, and Dinosaur. The median household income in the county is $45,845, and the median age is 39.7 years. The population is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population.

Rio Blanco County is a rural county with a small population and a strong agricultural and energy-based economy. The county is home to several recreational areas, and the population is spread out across the county. The county has a rich history, and the population is predominantly white with a small Hispanic population. The county is a great place to live and work, and offers a variety of opportunities for those looking to make a home in the area.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Rio Blanco County?

Per Capita income in Rio Blanco County is $30,140.

What is the Median Family Income in Rio Blanco County?

Median Family Income in Rio Blanco County is $84,716.

What is the Median Household income in Rio Blanco County?

Median Household Income in Rio Blanco County is $69,882.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Rio Blanco County?

Income or Wage Gap in Rio Blanco County is 46.2%.

Women in Rio Blanco County earn 53.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Family Income Deficit in Rio Blanco County?

Family Income Deficit in Rio Blanco County is $12,195.

Families that are below poverty line in Rio Blanco County earn $12,195 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rio Blanco County?

Inequality or Gini Index in Rio Blanco County is 0.36.

What is the Total Population of Rio Blanco County?

Total Population of Rio Blanco County is 6,511.

What is the Total Male Population of Rio Blanco County?

Total Male Population of Rio Blanco County is 3,450.

What is the Total Female Population of Rio Blanco County?

Total Female Population of Rio Blanco County is 3,061.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rio Blanco County?

There are 112.71 Males per 100 Females in Rio Blanco County.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rio Blanco County?

There are 88.72 Females per 100 Males in Rio Blanco County.

What is the Median Population Age in Rio Blanco County?

Median Population Age in Rio Blanco County is 39.2 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Rio Blanco County

Average Family Size in Rio Blanco County is 3.0 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Rio Blanco County

Average Household Size in Rio Blanco County is 2.5 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Rio Blanco County?

There are 3,090 People in the Labor Forcein in Rio Blanco County.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rio Blanco County?

60.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Rio Blanco County.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Rio Blanco County?

Unemployment Rate in Rio Blanco County is 6.1%.