Rifle, Colorado
Rifle: City in Colorado
About
Rifle is a city located in the county of Garfield in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,172. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,775 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Rifle
| Population : | 9,775 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| County : | Garfield County |
| Postal code : | 81650 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 970 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.18% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.82% |
| Altitude : | 5,348 feet / 1630 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:58:59 (24th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | 6.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rifle is located at 39°32'5"N 107°46'59"W (39.5347000, -107.7831200).
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Official website of Rifle
Demographics
The population of Rifle increased by 6.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,172 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,336 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,435 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,432 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,442 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,516 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,666 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,668 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,717 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,706 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,775 | 0.71% | estimation process |
Rifle zip code is 81650.
County name: Garfield, County
fips: 08045
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Schools in Rifle
College & universities near Rifle, CO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126711 | Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs (CO) | 81601-0233 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rifle, CO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSC | Glenwood Springs | 413 7th Street | RAIL |
| GJT | Grand Junction | 339 South 1st Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Garfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Garfield County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs | 10,222 | City in Colorado |
| Carbondale | 6,729 | Town of the United States |
| New Castle | 4,962 | Colorado |
| Battlement Mesa | 4,471 | Census-designated place in Garfield County, Colorado |
| Silt | 3,109 | Human settlement in Garfield County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Parachute | 1,114 | Town in Colorado, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Rifle distances to largest Colorado cities
