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Rio Grande County, Colorado

Rio Grande County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,539. The county seat is Del Norte. The county is named for the Rio Grande, which flows through the county.

Description
The gateway to the San Juan Mountains, Rio Grande County is one of the highlights of the San Luis Valley. The county covers ranging from approximately on valley floor to several peaks. There are three municipalities within the county, Monte Vista, Del Norte, and South Fork and all have been historically developed along the rail line that follows the Rio Grande. Monte Vista is the county's largest community situated on the valley floor. "Monte", as locals call it, is the center of the agricultural aspect of the county. There are numerous festivals, events, and clubs that take place in and around Monte Vista, and the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge is a stop for migratory Sand Hill Cranes every year. Del Norte is a quaint town with a focus on its historic past; it is the county seat, home to the Rio Grande County Museum, and maintains a historic façade in its main street. The newest town in Rio Grande County is South Fork. South Fork is surrounded by the Rio Grande National Forest and other public lands and has easy access to Wolf Creek Ski Area. Developed as a logging center it has become a gem of the Valley with a booming housing market, world-class 18-hole golf course, and the distinction of being the "Gateway to the Silver Thread" scenic byway. ==Geography==
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.04%) is water. Adjacent countiesSaguache County - north • Alamosa County - east • Conejos County - south • Archuleta County - southwest • Mineral County - west Major highwaysU.S. Highway 160U.S. Highway 285State Highway 15State Highway 112State Highway 149State Highway 368State Highway 370 National protected areasMonte Vista National Wildlife RefugeRio Grande National Forest Trails and bywaysContinental Divide National Scenic TrailOld Spanish National Historic Trail • Silver Thread Scenic Byway ==Demographics==
Demographics
2020 census As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 11,539. Of the residents, 22.4% were under the age of 18 and 22.8% were 65 years of age or older; the median age was 43.8 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.5 males. 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas and 100.0% lived in rural areas. The racial makeup of the county was 70.1% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 2.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 11.5% from some other race, and 14.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 39.9% of the population. Of the 4,701 households 35.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% were married couples living together, 11.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 24.10% of households were one person and 10.30% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.08. The age distribution was 28.10% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males. The median household income was $31,836 and the median family income was $36,809. Males had a median income of $30,432 versus $23,005 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,650. About 11.30% of families and 14.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.40% of those under age 18 and 11.20% of those age 65 or over. ==Politics==
Politics
Rio Grande County is a Republican stronghold, having not supported a Democrat for president since 1964. ==Communities==
Communities
CityMonte Vista TownsCenter (mostly in Saguache County) • Del NorteSouth Fork Census-designated placesAlpineGerrard UnincorporatedHomelake ==See also==
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