Rio Blanco, CO County is a small rural area with a population of 6,495 and a population density of 1.97 people per square mile. It is located in Northwestern Colorado and surrounded by stunning mountain views. The area is known for its year-round outdoor recreation activities such as skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, camping, and kayaking. The town also features local businesses such as the Rio Blanco Grocery Store, the Rio Blanco Library, and various other restaurants and shops. There are several organizations within Rio Blanco County that provide services to the community including medical clinics and religious institutions. In addition to its recreational activities and local businesses, the area also hosts multiple sporting events throughout the year such as cycling races and high school football games.
The population in Rio Blanco County is 6,495. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rio Blanco County is 37.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rio Blanco County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rio Blanco County
- 55.8% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 42.2% are married with children
- 10.1% have children, but are single
Race in Rio Blanco County
- 88.3% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 9.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander