Rio Grande County - Town of Del Norte
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Rio Grande County At A Glance 2013 Population (SDO) Pop. Growth 2000-2013 (SDO) Median Household Income (ACS 09-13) County Employement 2014 (SDO)
Rio Grande County
11,736 -5.5% $38,993 5,347
Source: Colorado State Demography Office: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau
Population
Median Age
41
Population
Rio Grande County Population, 2000-2013 13,000 12,800 12,600 12,400 12,200 12,000 11,800 11,600 11,400 11,200 11,000
12,824 12,619
12,696 12,439
12,429 12,406 12,409
12,167
12,105
11,995 12,001
Per Capita Income
11,910 11,889
$20,557
11,736
2000
2001
2002 2003 2004 2005
2006
2007 2008 2009 2010
2011
39.4%
2012 2013
Homes with no Mortgage
Year Source: Colorado State Demography Office
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Rio Grande County’s population declined 5.6% between 2000 and 2013 – from 12,429 in 2000 to 11,736 in 2013. Most recently, the county lost 265 people in the period from 2010 to 2013. The Rio Grande County accounts for 25% of the population of the San Luis Valley. Colorado grew by 4.26 percent during the period of 2010 to 2013.
Since 2000, Rio Grande County has seen increases in age groups 45 and older. A significant increase is in the group 55 to 64. Children 19 and under declined 545 during the decade. The number of young adults 20 to 24 remained constant, but make up only 5% of the population. Working age adults 35 to 44 dropped 461.
20.6%
2500 2040
2000
1795 1665
1814
17431787
1625
1500
1331 1246
1353
25 to 34
35 to 44
1945 1822 1717
1218
1000 650 644
500
0 9 & under
10 to 19
20 to 24
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 & over
Age Group 2000
Prepared by:
No health insurance
Rio Grande County Population by Age Group, 2000-2010
Population
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2010
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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Housing & Households Rio Grande County Housing Units Total Housing Units Occupied Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Vacant Units Seasonal Other Vacant
2000 6003 4701 3323 1378 1302 761 541
2010 6630 4779 3218 1561 1851 1309 542
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The vacancy rate was 30% in 2010, excluding seasonal housing it was 8.2%. Owner-occupied units are 67.3% of occupied units. Over 32.6% of occupied units are rental units. Occupied units account for 72% of total units. Total housing units grew by 627 from 2000 to 2010.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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From 2000 to 2010, the number of households in Rio Grande County increased by only 78. Nonfamily households increased 198 while family households declined 120. About 28.3% of households are persons 65 and older and increased 151. Persons living alone increased 134 and account for 26.5% of households. The number of households with children fell 282.
Rio Grande County Households 6,000 5,000
4,701 4,779
4,000 3,417 3,297
3,000 1,809
2,000
1,527
1,284
1,482
1,135 1,269
1,204
1,355
1,000 Households
With children under 18
Family Households 2000
Nonfamily Households 2010
Persons Living Households with Alone Persons 65+ Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Race & Ethnicity Rio Grande County Pop. by Race/Ethnicity Total White Afro-American Native Asian Pacific Islander Other Race Two or More Hispanic* Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Prepared by:
2000 12,413 9,177 43 157 28 3 2,662 343 5,172
2010 11,982 9,373 43 220 42 2 1,908 388 5,086
2010% 100 78.2 0.36 1.8 0.4 0.02 15.9 3.2 42.4
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In Rio Grande County, 21.7% identify as a race other than White. That reflects a greater diversity than the state as a whole, where 20.9% identify racially as other than White. Under half in Rio Grande County identify as Hispanic (42.4%), which compares to 20.8% in Colorado. The share of Rio Grande County residents that identify as Hispanic declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 41.6% identified as Hispanic.
* Hispanic origin is considered an ethnicity, not a race by the U.S. Census Bureau. Hispanics may be of any race.
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Income The chart below shows the distribution of income in Rio Grande County compared to the rest of Colorado. The county has one-third of residents making less than $25,000 annually, 31.2%. That compares to 20% statewide making less than $25,000 per year. Rio Grande County reflects a higher percentage than the rest of the state of those with an annual income of $35,000 to $49,999 and is on par with the state for those making $50,000 to $74,999. At higher incomes levels, Rio Grande County lags behind state. The greatest contrast is with incomes over $100,000 where 10.1% in the county are above that income level. Statewide, 25.4% have an annual income above $100,000. The Median Household Income (MHI) for Rio Grande County is $38,993, lower than the state MHI of $58,433.
Rio Grande County Household Income Distribution 25 20.2
% of Households
20
18.5 18.4
17.8 15.2
14.7
15 10
9.4
8.2
13.4
13.2
9.6
7.8
8.4
7.7
6.2
5.2
4.4
5
1.7 0 Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $199,999
$200,000 or more
Annual Income Rio Grande County
Education Rio Grande County is behind the state in the percentage of residents with college degrees with 27.7% holding Associate’s, Bachelor’s or advanced degrees. Statewide, 45.2% have college degrees. However, 31.2% in Rio Grande County are high school graduates, compared to only 22.1% in Colorado. The county has a higher percentage – 15.9% - of those who have not finished high school, compared to 9.8% statewide.
Colorado
Rio Grande County Education Rio Grande County
Colorado
6.5
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.4 13.7
Bachelor's degree
23.6 7.8 8.2
Associate's degree
24.8 22.8
Some college
31.2
High School Graduate
22.1 7.5 5.7
9th to 12th grade, no diploma
8.4
Less than High School
4.1
0 Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau
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Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau
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10
15
20
25
% of Population over 25 yrs.
30
35
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Commuting Where workers live and where they work tells us where jobs are located. Commuting affects roads and access to employees. According to the graph below, 70.2% of workers who live in Rio Grande County work in the county; 23.9% work in their town of residence. 29.5% of those living in Rio Grande County work outside the county. About one-third, 31.6%, work outside their town of residence.
Rio Grande County Commuting, 2009-2013 workers 16 and older
29.5%
23.9% Work in town of residence Work outside town of residence 31.6%
Work in county of residence Work outstide county of residence
70.2%
Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau
Jobs & the Economy
Rio Grande County Base Industries 2013 Source: Colo. State Demography Office
An analysis of Base Industries in Rio Grande County shows the importance of Agriculture to the county’s economy, accounting for 37%. Retirees (16.8%), Other Households (11.7%) and Regional Services (11.1%) also account for large segments of the county’s economy. Tourism represents 7.5% and Government 6.5%. Base Industries are those that bring new dollars to the region.
Other Households, 11.7%
Retirees, 16.8%
Agriculture, 37.0%
Tourism, 7.5%
Regional Services, 11.1% Mining, 0.0%
Government, 6.5%
Prepared by:
Manufacturing, 1.1%
5 A look at jobs by industry, below, indicates where the jobs are in the local economy. The top job sectors in Rio Grande County are: • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting • Health Care & Social Assistance • Public Administration • Educational Services • Accommodation & Food Services Total average employment for Rio Grande County in 2014 is 5,347.
Rio Grande County Jobs by Sector, 2014 Accommodation and food Admin and waste Agriculture Arts Construction Education Finance activities Government Health Services Information Management of companies and enterprise Manufacturing Mining Other services, except public administration Professional and business services Real estate Retail Trade Transportation and warehousing Utilities Wholesale trade Total Jobs
381 114 1,303 73 300 23 140 959 453 16 140 334 159 95 416 96 65 282 5,347
Source: Colorado State Demography Office
This community profile was compiled by the San Luis Valley Development Resources Group and the San Luis Valley Council of Governments, with assistance from the Colorado State Demography Office. For further information, contact Director of Research Hew Hallock at (719) 589-6099, or e-mail [email protected].
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Rio Grande County Job & Population Forecast 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Population 12,001 12,124 13,165 13,892 14,777
Total Jobs 5,879 5,694 6,205 6,647 6,955
Source: Colorado State Demography Office
Forecasting job and population growth to 2030, the State Demography Office projects population will grow at an annual rate of 1.7% to 1.1%. The population over 65 years of age will continue to grow as a percentage of the total population, which could drive job growth in service industries and indicate a migration of workers to replace those retiring from the labor force over the next 10 years.
Rio Grande County Economic Industry Mix Agriculture Mining Utilities Construction Manufacturing Wholesale trade Retail Trade Transportation and warehousing Information Finance activities Real estate Professional and business services Management of companies and enterprise Admin and waste Education Health Services Arts Accommodation and food Other services, except public administration Government
24% 0% 1% 6% 3% 5% 8% 2% 0% 3% 2% 3% 0% 2% 0% 8% 1% 7% 6% 18%
Rio Grande County At A Glance 2013 Population (SDO) Pop. Growth 2000-2013 (SDO) Median Household Income (ACS 09-13) County Employement 2014 (SDO)
Rio Grande County
11,736 -5.5% $38,993 5,347
Source: Colorado State Demography Office: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau
Population
Median Age
41
Population
Rio Grande County Population, 2000-2013 13,000 12,800 12,600 12,400 12,200 12,000 11,800 11,600 11,400 11,200 11,000
12,824 12,619
12,696 12,439
12,429 12,406 12,409
12,167
12,105
11,995 12,001
Per Capita Income
11,910 11,889
$20,557
11,736
2000
2001
2002 2003 2004 2005
2006
2007 2008 2009 2010
2011
39.4%
2012 2013
Homes with no Mortgage
Year Source: Colorado State Demography Office
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Rio Grande County’s population declined 5.6% between 2000 and 2013 – from 12,429 in 2000 to 11,736 in 2013. Most recently, the county lost 265 people in the period from 2010 to 2013. The Rio Grande County accounts for 25% of the population of the San Luis Valley. Colorado grew by 4.26 percent during the period of 2010 to 2013.
Since 2000, Rio Grande County has seen increases in age groups 45 and older. A significant increase is in the group 55 to 64. Children 19 and under declined 545 during the decade. The number of young adults 20 to 24 remained constant, but make up only 5% of the population. Working age adults 35 to 44 dropped 461.
20.6%
2500 2040
2000
1795 1665
1814
17431787
1625
1500
1331 1246
1353
25 to 34
35 to 44
1945 1822 1717
1218
1000 650 644
500
0 9 & under
10 to 19
20 to 24
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 & over
Age Group 2000
Prepared by:
No health insurance
Rio Grande County Population by Age Group, 2000-2010
Population
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2010
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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Housing & Households Rio Grande County Housing Units Total Housing Units Occupied Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Vacant Units Seasonal Other Vacant
2000 6003 4701 3323 1378 1302 761 541
2010 6630 4779 3218 1561 1851 1309 542
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The vacancy rate was 30% in 2010, excluding seasonal housing it was 8.2%. Owner-occupied units are 67.3% of occupied units. Over 32.6% of occupied units are rental units. Occupied units account for 72% of total units. Total housing units grew by 627 from 2000 to 2010.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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From 2000 to 2010, the number of households in Rio Grande County increased by only 78. Nonfamily households increased 198 while family households declined 120. About 28.3% of households are persons 65 and older and increased 151. Persons living alone increased 134 and account for 26.5% of households. The number of households with children fell 282.
Rio Grande County Households 6,000 5,000
4,701 4,779
4,000 3,417 3,297
3,000 1,809
2,000
1,527
1,284
1,482
1,135 1,269
1,204
1,355
1,000 Households
With children under 18
Family Households 2000
Nonfamily Households 2010
Persons Living Households with Alone Persons 65+ Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Race & Ethnicity Rio Grande County Pop. by Race/Ethnicity Total White Afro-American Native Asian Pacific Islander Other Race Two or More Hispanic* Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Prepared by:
2000 12,413 9,177 43 157 28 3 2,662 343 5,172
2010 11,982 9,373 43 220 42 2 1,908 388 5,086
2010% 100 78.2 0.36 1.8 0.4 0.02 15.9 3.2 42.4
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In Rio Grande County, 21.7% identify as a race other than White. That reflects a greater diversity than the state as a whole, where 20.9% identify racially as other than White. Under half in Rio Grande County identify as Hispanic (42.4%), which compares to 20.8% in Colorado. The share of Rio Grande County residents that identify as Hispanic declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 41.6% identified as Hispanic.
* Hispanic origin is considered an ethnicity, not a race by the U.S. Census Bureau. Hispanics may be of any race.
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Income The chart below shows the distribution of income in Rio Grande County compared to the rest of Colorado. The county has one-third of residents making less than $25,000 annually, 31.2%. That compares to 20% statewide making less than $25,000 per year. Rio Grande County reflects a higher percentage than the rest of the state of those with an annual income of $35,000 to $49,999 and is on par with the state for those making $50,000 to $74,999. At higher incomes levels, Rio Grande County lags behind state. The greatest contrast is with incomes over $100,000 where 10.1% in the county are above that income level. Statewide, 25.4% have an annual income above $100,000. The Median Household Income (MHI) for Rio Grande County is $38,993, lower than the state MHI of $58,433.
Rio Grande County Household Income Distribution 25 20.2
% of Households
20
18.5 18.4
17.8 15.2
14.7
15 10
9.4
8.2
13.4
13.2
9.6
7.8
8.4
7.7
6.2
5.2
4.4
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1.7 0 Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $199,999
$200,000 or more
Annual Income Rio Grande County
Education Rio Grande County is behind the state in the percentage of residents with college degrees with 27.7% holding Associate’s, Bachelor’s or advanced degrees. Statewide, 45.2% have college degrees. However, 31.2% in Rio Grande County are high school graduates, compared to only 22.1% in Colorado. The county has a higher percentage – 15.9% - of those who have not finished high school, compared to 9.8% statewide.
Colorado
Rio Grande County Education Rio Grande County
Colorado
6.5
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.4 13.7
Bachelor's degree
23.6 7.8 8.2
Associate's degree
24.8 22.8
Some college
31.2
High School Graduate
22.1 7.5 5.7
9th to 12th grade, no diploma
8.4
Less than High School
4.1
0 Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau
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Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau
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10
15
20
25
% of Population over 25 yrs.
30
35
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Commuting Where workers live and where they work tells us where jobs are located. Commuting affects roads and access to employees. According to the graph below, 70.2% of workers who live in Rio Grande County work in the county; 23.9% work in their town of residence. 29.5% of those living in Rio Grande County work outside the county. About one-third, 31.6%, work outside their town of residence.
Rio Grande County Commuting, 2009-2013 workers 16 and older
29.5%
23.9% Work in town of residence Work outside town of residence 31.6%
Work in county of residence Work outstide county of residence
70.2%
Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau
Jobs & the Economy
Rio Grande County Base Industries 2013 Source: Colo. State Demography Office
An analysis of Base Industries in Rio Grande County shows the importance of Agriculture to the county’s economy, accounting for 37%. Retirees (16.8%), Other Households (11.7%) and Regional Services (11.1%) also account for large segments of the county’s economy. Tourism represents 7.5% and Government 6.5%. Base Industries are those that bring new dollars to the region.
Other Households, 11.7%
Retirees, 16.8%
Agriculture, 37.0%
Tourism, 7.5%
Regional Services, 11.1% Mining, 0.0%
Government, 6.5%
Prepared by:
Manufacturing, 1.1%
5 A look at jobs by industry, below, indicates where the jobs are in the local economy. The top job sectors in Rio Grande County are: • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting • Health Care & Social Assistance • Public Administration • Educational Services • Accommodation & Food Services Total average employment for Rio Grande County in 2014 is 5,347.
Rio Grande County Jobs by Sector, 2014 Accommodation and food Admin and waste Agriculture Arts Construction Education Finance activities Government Health Services Information Management of companies and enterprise Manufacturing Mining Other services, except public administration Professional and business services Real estate Retail Trade Transportation and warehousing Utilities Wholesale trade Total Jobs
381 114 1,303 73 300 23 140 959 453 16 140 334 159 95 416 96 65 282 5,347
Source: Colorado State Demography Office
This community profile was compiled by the San Luis Valley Development Resources Group and the San Luis Valley Council of Governments, with assistance from the Colorado State Demography Office. For further information, contact Director of Research Hew Hallock at (719) 589-6099, or e-mail [email protected].
Prepared by:
Rio Grande County Job & Population Forecast 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Population 12,001 12,124 13,165 13,892 14,777
Total Jobs 5,879 5,694 6,205 6,647 6,955
Source: Colorado State Demography Office
Forecasting job and population growth to 2030, the State Demography Office projects population will grow at an annual rate of 1.7% to 1.1%. The population over 65 years of age will continue to grow as a percentage of the total population, which could drive job growth in service industries and indicate a migration of workers to replace those retiring from the labor force over the next 10 years.
Rio Grande County Economic Industry Mix Agriculture Mining Utilities Construction Manufacturing Wholesale trade Retail Trade Transportation and warehousing Information Finance activities Real estate Professional and business services Management of companies and enterprise Admin and waste Education Health Services Arts Accommodation and food Other services, except public administration Government
24% 0% 1% 6% 3% 5% 8% 2% 0% 3% 2% 3% 0% 2% 0% 8% 1% 7% 6% 18%
