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Rio Verde

Arizona · 2,261 residents · 4.329 sq mi
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Rio Verde is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,723. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $774,100. With a median age of 71.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 71.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% 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
2,261
+59%since 2000
from 1,419 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
522 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
71.1
+3%since 2000
from 68.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Rio Verde
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,723
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,248 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$98,493
+68%since 2000
from $58,783 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
−16%since 2010
from 0.531 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information56.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services19.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$774,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
3.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+46%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,411)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(74)
Diversity Score11.2%(253)
Diversity Score
11
+960%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
66.1%
+43.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 23.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2017
from 98.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Verde, Arizona?

Rio Verde, Arizona has about 2,261 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Verde, Arizona earns about $131,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Verde, Arizona expensive?

In Rio Verde, Arizona, the median home is worth about $774,100.

How educated are people in Rio Verde, Arizona?

About 63.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Verde, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Verde, Arizona?

About 6.3% of people in Rio Verde, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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