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Rio Rico

Arizona · 22,017 residents · 63.086 sq mi
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Rio Rico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $224,100. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,017
+1%since 2023
from 21,798 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
349 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 346 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
+1%since 2023
from 34.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
18K19K20K21K22K201020202024Rio Rico
202422K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,348
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $63,692 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,148
−1%since 2023
from $26,349 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−1%since 2023
from 0.401 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $212,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,049 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+9%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(2,633)
Black0.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino86.6%(18,879)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(259)
Diversity Score29.4%(6,407)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.2%(2,462)
Black0.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino87.1%(19,183)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(348)
Diversity Score28.5%(6,278)
Diversity Score
29
−3%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+4%since 2023
from 27.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
Foreign born
31.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
18.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
80.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Rico, Arizona?

Rio Rico, Arizona has about 22,017 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio Rico, Arizona?

The typical household in Rio Rico, Arizona earns about $61,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Rico, Arizona expensive?

In Rio Rico, Arizona, the median home is worth about $224,100, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Rico, Arizona?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Rico, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Rico, Arizona?

About 16.6% of people in Rio Rico, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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