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Rio Vista

California · 10,005 residents · 6.6 sq mi
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Rio Vista has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,883. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,434 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $369,200. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,005
+119%since 2000
from 4,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,516 / sq mi
+119%since 2000
from 693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.8
+54%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K7K9K11K1990201020202024Rio Vista
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,883
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,534 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,945
+66%since 2000
from $24,627 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,427
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $706 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+46%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(3,781)
Black1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(522)
Asian1.5%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.6%(1,445)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(6,394)
Black8.1%(807)
Hispanic / Latino16%(1,602)
Asian6%(599)
Other1.8%(178)
Diversity Score64.4%(6,443)
Diversity Score
64
+104%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Vista, California?

Rio Vista, California has about 10,005 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio Vista, California?

The typical household in Rio Vista, California earns about $69,883 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Vista, California expensive?

In Rio Vista, California, the median home is worth about $369,200, and the typical rent is about $1,427 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Vista, California?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Vista, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Vista, California?

About 10.6% of people in Rio Vista, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio Vista, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio Vista, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,689 residents, a change of about 202 percent over that period.

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