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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rio Grande

New Jersey · 2,444 residents · 2.7 sq mi
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Rio Grande has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,424. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $83,800. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,444
−2%since 1990
from 2,491 in 1990
1990 – 2024
905 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 923 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+19%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Rio Grande
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,424
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,640 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,792
+34%since 1990
from $13,988 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.4%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,800
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$659
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $488 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
23.6% rent
2.9
−9%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,364)
Black4.8%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.5%(336)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,197)
Black4.2%(103)
Hispanic / Latino3%(74)
Asian0.9%(23)
Diversity Score19.6%(480)
20
+46%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−37%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Grande, New Jersey?

Rio Grande, New Jersey has about 2,444 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rio Grande, New Jersey?

The typical household in Rio Grande, New Jersey earns about $28,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Grande, New Jersey expensive?

In Rio Grande, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Grande, New Jersey?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Grande, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Grande, New Jersey?

About 21.4% of people in Rio Grande, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio Grande, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio Grande, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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