Rifle, CO Demographics

A map of Rifle's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	5,225	4,245	49.4%	40.7%
White	4,966	5,606	47.0%	53.7%
Multiracial	247	343	2.3%	3.3%
Asian	67	51	0.6%	0.5%
Native American/Other	52	131	0.5%	1.3%
Black	13	61	0.1%	0.6%

Rifle, Colorado has an estimated population of 10,570, a slight increase from the 10,437 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.4% Hispanic, 47.0% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rifle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rifle has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Rifle, that probability was 54.5% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rifle is ranked the 67th 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). Rifle was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rifle's White Population

4,966 residents of Rifle, or 47.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rifle is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Rifle ranks 403rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rifle's White population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. White residents' share of Rifle's population has decreased from 53.7% to 47.0%.

Rifle is less White than neighboring Silt (57.2% White), Battlement Mesa (72.3% White), New Castle (61% White), Parachute (76.5% White), and Chacra (76.6% White).

Rifle's Black Population

13 residents of Rifle, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rifle is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Rifle ranks 206th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rifle's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.7%. Black residents' share of Rifle's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Rifle is more Black than neighboring Battlement Mesa (0% Black), New Castle (0% Black), Parachute (0% Black), and Chacra (0% Black). Rifle is less Black than neighboring Silt (1.6% Black).

Rifle's Asian Population

67 residents of Rifle, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rifle is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Rifle ranks 269th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rifle's Asian population has grown by an estimated 31.4%. Asian residents' share of Rifle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Rifle is more Asian than neighboring Silt (0% Asian), New Castle (0% Asian), and Chacra (0% Asian). Rifle is less Asian than neighboring Battlement Mesa (1.7% Asian), and Parachute (0.8% Asian).

Rifle's Hispanic Population

5,225 residents of Rifle, or 49.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rifle is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Rifle ranks 64th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rifle's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Rifle's population has increased from 40.7% to 49.4%.

Rifle is more Hispanic than neighboring Silt (39.4% Hispanic), Battlement Mesa (20.5% Hispanic), New Castle (35.5% Hispanic), Parachute (18.8% Hispanic), and Chacra (11.2% Hispanic).

Rifle's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of Rifle, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rifle is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Rifle ranks 171st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rifle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rifle's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Rifle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silt (0% Native American/Other), New Castle (0% Native American/Other), and Chacra (0% Native American/Other). Rifle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Battlement Mesa (4.3% Native American/Other), and Parachute (0.6% Native American/Other).

Rifle's Multiracial Population

247 residents of Rifle, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rifle is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Rifle ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rifle's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rifle's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.3%.

Rifle is more Multiracial than neighboring Silt (1.7% Multiracial), and Battlement Mesa (1.2% Multiracial). Rifle is less Multiracial than neighboring New Castle (3.5% Multiracial), Parachute (3.2% Multiracial), and Chacra (12.3% 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.