Rico, CO Demographics

A map of Rico's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	332	240	80.2%	83.3%
Multiracial	41	10	9.9%	3.5%
Native American/Other	36	2	8.7%	0.7%
Hispanic	5	33	1.2%	11.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	1.0%

Rico, Colorado has an estimated population of 414, a dramatic increase from the 288 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.2% White, 9.9% Multiracial, 8.7% Native American/Other, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rico, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rico has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rico, that probability was 29.1% in 2020 and 33.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rico is ranked the 305th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rico was ranked the 332nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rico's White Population

332 residents of Rico, or 80.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rico is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Rico ranks 172nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rico's White population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. White residents' share of Rico's population has decreased from 83.3% to 80.2%.

Rico is more White than neighboring Mountain Village (60.5% White). Rico is less White than neighboring Ophir (100% White), Sawpit (100% White), Placerville (100% White), and Telluride (99.3% White).

Rico's Black Population

0 residents of Rico, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rico is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Rico ranks 340th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rico's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Rico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rico is less Black than neighboring Mountain Village (1.4% Black).

Rico's Asian Population

0 residents of Rico, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rico is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Rico ranks 178th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rico's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rico's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Rico is less Asian than neighboring Mountain Village (1.3% Asian).

Rico's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Rico, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rico is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Rico ranks 245th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rico's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 84.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Rico's population has decreased from 11.5% to 1.2%.

Rico is more Hispanic than neighboring Ophir (0% Hispanic), Sawpit (0% Hispanic), Placerville (0% Hispanic), and Telluride (0% Hispanic). Rico is less Hispanic than neighboring Mountain Village (31.5% Hispanic).

Rico's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Rico, or 8.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rico is higher than in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Rico ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rico's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1700.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rico's population has increased from 0.7% to 8.7%.

Rico is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ophir (0% Native American/Other), Mountain Village (0.7% Native American/Other), Sawpit (0% Native American/Other), Placerville (0% Native American/Other), and Telluride (0% Native American/Other).

Rico's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Rico, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rico is higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Rico ranks 307th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rico's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 310.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rico's population has increased from 3.5% to 9.9%.

Rico is more Multiracial than neighboring Ophir (0% Multiracial), Mountain Village (4.5% Multiracial), Sawpit (0% Multiracial), Placerville (0% Multiracial), and Telluride (0.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.