Rifle, CO Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Rifle?
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There are 10,420 residents in Rifle, with a median age of 32.1. Of this, 48.61% are males and 51.39% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.56% of the resident pool in Rifle, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.31%. Additionally, 8.13% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 8,844 people in Rifle currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 8,844 people in Rifle currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 10,420 | 0.9% |
| Male Population | 5,065 | -5.9% |
| Female Population | 5,355 | 8.3% |
Male population 48.61%
Female population 51.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32.1 | 3.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 8,707 | -1.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 866 | 70.8% |
| Not Citizen | 847 | -12.1% |
Citizen US Born 83.56%
Citizen not US Born 8.31%
Not Citizen 8.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 103 | 6.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 727 | -15.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 521 | 54.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 195 | -39.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 8,844 | 2.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.99%
Moved from Same County 7%
Moved from Same State 5.01%
Moved from Different State 1.88%
Same House as Last Year 85.12%
What are the employment statistics in Rifle?
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White-collar workers make up 66.74% of the working population in Rifle, while blue-collar employees account for 33.26%. There are also 569 entrepreneurs in Rifle (9.87% of the workforce); 3,884 workers employed in private companies (67.4%); and 915 people working in governmental institutions (15.88%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,846 | 2.1% |
| Blue Collar | 1,917 | -3.0% |
White Collar 66.74%
Blue Collar 33.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 569 | -9.5% |
| Private Companies | 3,884 | 3.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 915 | -4.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 395 | 0.0% |
Self Employees 9.87%
Private Companies 67.4%
Governmental Workers 15.88%
Not for Profit Companies 6.85%
How many households are there in Rifle?
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There are a total of 3,615 households in Rifle, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 75.19% of these Rifle households, while non-family units account for the remaining 24.81%. Additionally, 41.22% of households have children and 58.78% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 3,615 | 5.7% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -5.0% |
| Family Households | 2,718 | 2.5% |
| Non-family Households | 897 | 16.8% |
Family Households 75.19%
Non-family Households 24.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,490 | 1.2% |
| Households without Children | 2,125 | 9.1% |
Households with Children 41.22%
Households without Children 58.78%
What are the median and average incomes in Rifle?
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The average annual household income in Rifle is $83,044, while the median household income sits at $72,955 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $91,534, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $69,288. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $60,764 and $52,198, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $83,044 | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income | $72,955 | 0.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 545 | -23.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 9,723 | 3.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Rifle?
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There are 3,744 housing units in Rifle, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 3,615 occupied housing units in Rifle, 70.04% are owner-occupied, while 29.96% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.51% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $333,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,293 per month in Rifle.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.51% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $333,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,293 per month in Rifle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,744 | 5.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 456 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 149 | -28.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 132 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 171 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 502 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 722 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 659 | 42.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 780 | -2.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 139 | -14.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 34 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,615 | 5.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,532 | 7.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,083 | 0.8% |
Owner Occupied 70.04%
Renter Occupied 29.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,760 | 5.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 772 | 14.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $333,900 | 7.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $259,000 | 10.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,293 | 12.2% |
With Mortgage 69.51%
Without Mortgage 30.49%
What is the level of education in Rifle?
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Approximately 42.24% of the population in Rifle holds a high school degree (that's 3,126 residents), while 27.04% have attained a college certificate (2,359 locals) and 9.96% have a bachelor's degree (737 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 437 | 5.0% |
| Some High School | 3,126 | -4.2% |
| Some College | 2,359 | 1.2% |
| Associate Degree | 836 | -5.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 737 | 2.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 263 | -2.2% |
No High School 5.91%
Some High School 42.24%
Some College 27.04%
Associate Degree 11.3%
Bachelor's Degree 9.96%
Graduate Degree 3.55%
What is the marital status of Rifle residents?
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A total of 1,977 people in Rifle have never been married (which represents 25.63% of the total population), while 4,513 of them are wedded (58.5%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 53 (0.69%) and 874 (11.33%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,977 | -1.9% |
| Married | 4,513 | 0.8% |
| Separated | 53 | 17.8% |
| Widowed | 350 | -11.2% |
| Divorced | 874 | 13.4% |
Never Married 25.63%
Married 58.5%
Separated 0.69%
Widowed 4.54%
Divorced 11.33%
What are the most common means of transportation in Rifle?
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The top three means of transportation people in Rifle use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and bicycle. A total of 5,081 residents commute by car, 104 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 62 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,081 | -1.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 104 | 48.6% |
| Bicycle | 62 | 21.6% |
| Motorcycle | 20 | 53.9% |
| Walk | 41 | 36.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Rifle by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.