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Rio Grande

Ohio · 724 residents · 1.375 sq mi
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Rio Grande has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 191 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,100. At a median age of 24.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
724
−21%since 2000
from 915 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
24.1
+14%since 2000
from 21.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6718319921K1K1990201020202024Rio Grande
2024739
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.3%(53)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(45)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.4%(39)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1915.9%(115)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2419.8%(143)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.8%(78)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411%(80)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 546.4%(46)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 646.9%(50)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 745.4%(39)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.3%(31)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.7%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,250
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,397
+24%since 2000
from $10,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
68.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−44%since 2009
from 6.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(825)
Black4%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian2.1%(19)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(617)
Black6.1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(17)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other3.2%(23)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.6%(28)
Ecuadorian0.3%(3)
Asian origin
Chinese0.9%(10)
Ancestry
German12.8%(136)
Irish5.8%(62)
English5.7%(61)
Italian3.6%(38)
Polish3.5%(37)
Dutch2.3%(24)
Scottish1.6%(17)
Brazilian1.4%(15)
Welsh1.3%(14)
Hungarian1.2%(13)
Swedish1.2%(13)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(10)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.8%(9)
American0.4%(4)
Greek0.4%(4)
Slovak0.4%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+6%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.7%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married65.3%(160)
Married26.1%(64)
Widowed0.4%(1)
Divorced8.2%(20)
Women 15+
Never married57.1%(200)
Married21.7%(76)
Widowed0.9%(3)
Divorced20.3%(71)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Grande, Ohio?

Rio Grande, Ohio has about 724 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio Grande, Ohio?

The typical household in Rio Grande, Ohio earns about $45,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Grande, Ohio expensive?

In Rio Grande, Ohio, the median home is worth about $153,100, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Grande, Ohio?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Grande, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Grande, Ohio?

About 20.7% of people in Rio Grande, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio Grande, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio Grande, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 241 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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