Rico
Town in Dolores County, Colorado
Rico is a town in Dolores County, Colorado, with 288 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 8,825 ft (2,690 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ophir, 15.9 miles NE.
- 288residents (2020 Census)
- 8,825 ftelevation · 2,690 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 425 / sq mipopulation density
- 81332ZIP code
About Rico
Rico is a town in eastern Dolores County, Colorado, United States. It was settled in 1879 as a silver mining center in the Pioneer Mining District; today it functions as a historic and tourism site. The population was 288 at the 2020 census. Its current form of government is that of a home rule municipality.
Rico is a name derived from Spanish meaning "rich".
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Living in Rico
- Median household income
- $104,250
- Median home value
- $560,400
- Median rent
- $1,625/mo
- Median age
- 45.1
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Rico had 288 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 288 |
|---|---|
| Density | 425 per sq mi (164 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rico at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Dolores County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 288 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.68 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,825 ft (2,690 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6891° N, 108.0317° W |
| ZIP code | 81332 |
| Official website | ricocolorado.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0864090 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rico
- Ophir15.9 mi NE
- Mountain Village19.3 mi NE
- Telluride20.9 mi NE
- Sawpit21.2 mi N
- Silverton21.7 mi NE
- Placerville21.9 mi N
- Mancos27.7 mi SW
- Dolores29.6 mi SW
- Ouray30.5 mi NE
- Durango30.6 mi S
- Portland33.2 mi NE
- Norwood33.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Rico
What county is Rico in?
Rico is in Dolores County, Colorado.
What is the population of Rico, CO?
288 people lived in Rico at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rico, CO?
The ZIP code of Rico is 81332.
What is the elevation of Rico?
8,825 feet (2,690 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rico?
Ophir (15.9 mi), Mountain Village (19.3 mi), Telluride (20.9 mi), Sawpit (21.2 mi), Silverton (21.7 mi).
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