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Rio

Florida · 980 residents · 0.378 sq mi
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Rio is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,069. Population has declined 5% since 2000. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
980
−5%since 2000
from 1,028 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,593 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.9
+24%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4366919471K1K1990201020202024Rio
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,069
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,009
+70%since 2000
from $27,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
74.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
25.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(992)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(18)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(62)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(895)
Black1.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(38)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other2.3%(22)
Diversity Score19.9%(195)
Diversity Score
20
+230%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+107%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 28.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
66.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio, Florida?

Rio, Florida has about 980 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio, Florida?

The typical household in Rio, Florida earns about $77,069 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Rio, Florida?

About 26.6% 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 1.3% of people in Rio, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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