Demographics & People — Rifle, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,466 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,800 |
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| Median Age | 32.4 |
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| Total Households | 3,728 |
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| Family Households | 2,605 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.77 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.479 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,363 |
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| Black or African American | 10 |
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| Asian | 117 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,381 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,219 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,110 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,968 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,798 |
| German | 1,414 |
| English | 992 |
| Irish | 696 |
| American | 587 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 504 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 457 |
Language
| English Only | 6,730 |
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| Spanish | 2,753 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,596 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 348 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,400 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rifle, Colorado.
