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Rio Rico

Arizona · 18,962 residents · 63.086 sq mi
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Rio Rico has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,805. Population has declined 4% since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $155,600. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,962
−4%vs 2011
vs 19,818 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
301 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 314 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
31.3
+5%vs 2011
vs 29.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,805
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,294 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,436
−12%vs 2011
vs $17,476 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.425 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $156,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $826 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.6% in 2011
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+5%vs 2011
vs 3.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic16.8%(3,333)
Black0.6%(118)
Hispanic / Latino81.3%(16,116)
Asian1.3%(251)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.8%(7,685)
2010
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(2,578)
Black0.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino85.3%(16,179)
Asian0.4%(76)
Other0.8%(155)
Diversity Score32.3%(6,126)
Diversity Score
32
−17%vs 2011
vs 39 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 21.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.1% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
Female
50.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
Foreign born
30.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Rico, Arizona?

Rio Rico, Arizona has about 18,962 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Rico, Arizona earns about $43,805 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 $155,600, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Rico, Arizona?

About 17.7% 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 21.8% of people in Rio Rico, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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