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Rio Rico

Arizona · 20,549 residents · 63.086 sq mi
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Rio Rico has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,699. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $147,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,549
+5%since 2019
from 19,581 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
326 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 310 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+8%since 2019
from 33.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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202422K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,699
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,475 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,679
+5%since 2019
from $21,570 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $146,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $904 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+1%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(2,225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino88%(17,226)
Asian0.4%(76)
Other0.3%(54)
Diversity Score26.6%(5,217)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(2,199)
Black0.2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino87.6%(17,996)
Asian0.6%(124)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.9%(5,332)
Diversity Score
26
−3%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 81.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
−5%since 2019
from 25.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 88.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 59.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
Female
52.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
Foreign born
31.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Rico, Arizona?

Rio Rico, Arizona has about 20,549 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Rico, Arizona earns about $51,699 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 $147,800, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Rico, Arizona?

About 20.0% 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 18.1% of people in Rio Rico, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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