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Rio Grande

New Jersey · 3,610 residents · 2.7 sq mi
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Rio Grande is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,063. Population has grown 48% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $279,400. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,610
+48%since 2000
from 2,444 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,337 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 905 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+12%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Rio Grande
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,063
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,424 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,049
+118%since 2000
from $18,792 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,400
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,227
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,197)
Black4.2%(103)
Hispanic / Latino3%(74)
Asian0.9%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(480)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(2,532)
Black4.7%(171)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(629)
Asian2.7%(99)
Other0.5%(17)
Diversity Score53%(1,914)
Diversity Score
53
+170%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Grande, New Jersey?

Rio Grande, New Jersey has about 3,610 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Grande, New Jersey earns about $78,063 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 $279,400, and the typical rent is about $1,227 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Grande, New Jersey?

About 23.1% 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 24.7% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,119 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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