County profile · Colorado
Rio Grande County, CO market data
How Rio Grande County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 11,087
- −3.9% since 2020
- Households
- 5,133
- Median household income
- $64,411
- +64.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $239,500
- Jobs located here
- 3,889
- Highest market score
- 59
- Fast food and sandwich shops, #778 of 2,222 scored counties
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What this means
Rio Grande County has an estimated 11,087 people and 5,133 households. Population estimates show Rio Grande County declined 3.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Rio Grande County is $64,411, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 64.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Rio Grande County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (77).
Of the business types scored in Rio Grande County, fast food and sandwich shops (59), medical and dental practices (53) and hair salons (45) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For fast food and sandwich shops, that ranks #778 of 2,222 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (96% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Rio Grande County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Rio Grande County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 59 | #778 of 2,222 | 5 | 9.7 | $3.5M | 116 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 53 | #1,030 of 2,394 | 17 | 33.1 | $345K | 226 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 45 | #1,416 of 2,339 | 9 | 17.5 | $508K | 118 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,438 of 2,385 | 16 | 31.2 | $286K | 134 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 43 | #1,512 of 2,401 | 23 | 44.8 | $241K | 90 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 37 | #1,613 of 2,210 | 6 | 11.7 | $1.4M | 154 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 37 | #1,775 of 2,378 | 14 | 27.3 | $395K | 89 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 29 | #1,548 of 1,769 | 5 | 9.7 | $914K | 104 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 29 | #1,903 of 2,200 | 9 | 17.5 | $480K | 55 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 27 | #1,880 of 2,261 | 6 | 11.7 | $4.8M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 26 | #2,085 of 2,358 | 11 | 21.4 | $1.3M | 55 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 26 | #2,088 of 2,402 | 18 | 35.1 | $1.6M | 47 | 3 |
| Real estate | 24 | #2,187 of 2,229 | 27 | 52.6 | Index only | 71 | 12 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 21 | #2,153 of 2,176 | 26 | 50.7 | Index only | 59 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 16 | #2,354 of 2,405 | 69 | 134.4 | $257K | 69 | 26 |
| Veterinarians | 15 | #1,437 of 1,485 | 5 | 9.7 | $865K | 32 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 15 | #2,027 of 2,063 | 7 | 13.6 | $2.5M | 68 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 14 | #1,978 of 2,070 | 8 | 15.6 | $3.6M | 39 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 13 | #1,872 of 1,889 | 7 | 13.6 | $2.5M | 61 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 13 | #2,383 of 2,405 | 39 | 76.0 | $454K | 68 | 16 |
| Home repair trades | 11 | #2,051 of 2,057 | 8 | 15.6 | $1.6M | 65 | 15 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 8 | #1,704 of 1,707 | 5 | 9.7 | $2.5M | 53 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.8 | $2.6M | 204 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.8M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $2M | 199 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $248K | 36 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.5M | 113 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.5M | 222 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $2.7M | 22 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.4M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $5.9M | 116 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $2M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $1.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $5.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $12.7M | Too few | 7 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $6M | Too few | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $6M | Too few | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $5.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Rio Grande County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5.5M | $1,078 | 113 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $14.5M | $2,820 | 109 |
| Food away from home | $17.7M | $3,451 | 85 |
| Groceries | $28.8M | $5,607 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.6M | $890 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.7M | $528 | 91 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.4M | $857 | 87 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.9M | $1,142 | 89 |
| Pets | $4.3M | $842 | 93 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $8.2M | $1,588 | 77 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.3M | $1,997 | 102 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $12.7M | $2,466 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6M | $1,160 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $83.3M | $16,236 | 97 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Rio Grande County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 11,087−3.9% since 2020
- Households
- 5,133
- Median age
- 44.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 912 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 12
- Median household income
- $64,411+64.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,497
- Median home value
- $239,500
- Jobs located here
- 3,889
- Daytime population
- 10,204Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Rio Grande County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Rio Grande County at 11,087 people in 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 5,133 households. Median household income rose 64.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Rio Grande County, CO spend?
Households in Rio Grande County spend about $83.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $28.8M on groceries and $17.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Rio Grande County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (77).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Rio Grande County, CO?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Rio Grande County are for fast food and sandwich shops (59), medical and dental practices (53) and hair salons (45). Rio Grande County ranks #778 of 2,222 scored counties for fast food and sandwich shops.
How does Rio Grande County, CO compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Rio Grande County is $64,411 a year, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $239,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Rio Grande County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (96% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (61% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 22 of the 56 business types have a score in Rio Grande County, each ranked against other counties.
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