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Rio

Florida · 1,232 residents · 0.378 sq mi
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Rio is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,953. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $303,800. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,232
+20%since 2000
from 1,028 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,259 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 2,720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
+22%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4366919471K1K1990201020202024Rio
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,953
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,089 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,629
+76%since 2000
from $27,674 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+32.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
−2%since 2010
from 0.526 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,800
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
3.7% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+69%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rio on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(992)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(18)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,081)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(19)
Asian1%(12)
Other9.7%(120)
Diversity Score27.5%(339)
Diversity Score
28
+357%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 28.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
62.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2017
from 94.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2016
from 87.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio, Florida?

Rio, Florida has about 1,232 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio, Florida?

The typical household in Rio, Florida earns about $91,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio, Florida expensive?

In Rio, Florida, the median home is worth about $303,800.

How educated are people in Rio, Florida?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rio, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio, Florida?

About 13.6% of people in Rio, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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