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Rio

Illinois · 209 residents · 0.312 sq mi
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Rio has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,500. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
209
−13%since 2000
from 240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
670 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+19%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1731992252512771990201020202024Rio
2024205
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,711
+50%since 2000
from $17,181 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
10.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−19%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(7)
Diversity Score27.1%(57)
Diversity Score
27
+432%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+92%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio, Illinois?

Rio, Illinois has about 209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio, Illinois?

The typical household in Rio, Illinois earns about $62,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio, Illinois expensive?

In Rio, Illinois, the median home is worth about $90,000.

How educated are people in Rio, Illinois?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rio, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio, Illinois?

About 11.7% of people in Rio, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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