Meeker is a town located in Rio Blanco County Colorado. Meeker has a 2024 population of 2,367. It is also the county seat of Rio Blanco County. Meeker is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,371 in 2020.
The average household income in Meeker is $68,986 with a poverty rate of 6.49%. The median age in Meeker is 39.1 years: 37.8 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meeker was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,053 | 82.12% |
| Two or more races | 403 | 16.12% |
| Native American | 40 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.16% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,064 | 2.29 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 480 | 3.2 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 434 | 1.07 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Female | 109 | 2.77 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Male | 41 | 3.17 | 0 | 100 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 5.39% |
| Associates Degree | 116 | 7.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 366 | 22.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 219 | 13.27% |
| High School Graduate | 553 | 33.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 3.39% |
| Some College | 251 | 15.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,291 | 1,240 | 522 |
| Hispanic | 260 | 166 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 190 | 164 | 22 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 17 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 43.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,375 | $51,029 | $40,792 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,886 | $46,250 | $49,514 |
| High School Graduate | $56,726 | $73,333 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $3,947 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,480 | $47,083 | $40,192 |
| Some College | $42,404 | $117,566 | $40,481 |
$42,480
Average Earnings
$47,083
Average Male
$40,192
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.61% of Meeker residents speak only English, while 7.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,811 | 119 | 6.57% |
| Multiple | 403 | 31 | 7.69% |
| Native | 40 | 8 | 20% |
6.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.14%
Male Poverty Rate
10.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meeker is Native, with 20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meeker is White, with 6.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.7% |
| Some College | 6.11% |
| High School | 4.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 6.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,103 | $79,539 |
| Households | $69,295 | $68,986 |
| Married Families | $98,222 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,167 | $52,646 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
228
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 105 |
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 14.4% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 3.15% |
| Native American | 5 | 12.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.56%
Born in Meeker
92.6%
Native Born
7.4%
Foreign Born
4.32%
Non Citizen
3.08%
Naturalized
92.6% of Meeker residents were born in the United States, with 46.56% having been born in Colorado. 4.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,362 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 2,363 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 2,364 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2026 | 2,365 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 2,366 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 2,367 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 2,368 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 2,369 | 27 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 2,342 | -29 | -1.22% |
| 2020 | 2,371 | 43 | 1.85% |
| 2019 | 2,328 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 2,327 | -10 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 2,337 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 2,338 | -23 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 2,361 | -52 | -2.15% |
| 2014 | 2,413 | -40 | -1.63% |
| 2013 | 2,453 | -38 | -1.53% |
| 2012 | 2,491 | -21 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 2,512 | 59 | 2.41% |
| 2010 | 2,453 | 0 | 0% |