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Rio Verde

Arizona · 2,210 residents · 4.329 sq mi
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Rio Verde is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,611. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $544,100. With a median age of 72.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 104% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 72.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% 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
2,210
+56%since 2000
from 1,419 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
511 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
72.3
+5%since 2000
from 68.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Rio Verde
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,611
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,248 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,255
+43%since 2000
from $58,783 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information44%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$544,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
2.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,126)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(31)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(91)
Diversity Score
4
+289%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
31.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 23.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Verde, Arizona?

Rio Verde, Arizona has about 2,210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Verde, Arizona earns about $125,611 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 $544,100.

How educated are people in Rio Verde, Arizona?

About 66.1% 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 1.6% of people in Rio Verde, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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