Rico, CO population by race
The table below shows Rico's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 284 | 74.35% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 12.57% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 8 | 2.09% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 42 | 10.99% |
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Rico population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Rico has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Rico's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Rico population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 74.35% are white, 12.57% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.09% are some other race and 10.99% are multiracial.
Rico 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rico is White with a population of 284 (74.35% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 42 (10.99% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rico, CO
By ethnicity, 25 (6.54% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 357 (93.46% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rico, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 267 (74.79% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rico, CO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rico's Non-Hispanic population.
Rico Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 267 | 74.79% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 48 | 13.45% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 8 | 2.24% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 34 | 9.52% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rico, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 17 (68% of the total Hispanic population).
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Rico, CO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rico's Hispanic population.
Rico Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 8 | 32.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 68.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rico, CO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.54% of Rico population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rico, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 17 (68% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rico, CO have?
Rico, CO has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Rico, CO?
With 93.46% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rico.
That being said, with a 12.57% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Rico.
What is the majority race in Rico, CO?
With a population of 284 (74.35% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rico.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Rico, with 12.57% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
