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Rio Verde

Arizona · 1,811 residents · 4.329 sq mi
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Rio Verde is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,875. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $564,700. With a median age of 70.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 70.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,811
+28%since 2000
from 1,419 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
418 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
70.4
+2%since 2000
from 68.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Rio Verde
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,875
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,248 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,572
+18%since 2000
from $58,783 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.4%
US avg: 7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$564,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−50.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
2.6% rent
Vacancy rate
37.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+88%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,791)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(45)
Diversity Score
2
+134%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
24.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
27.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Verde, Arizona?

Rio Verde, Arizona has about 1,811 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Verde, Arizona earns about $74,875 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 $564,700.

How educated are people in Rio Verde, Arizona?

About 57.3% 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 10.2% of people in Rio Verde, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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