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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Del Rio

Texas · 33,867 residents · 20.46 sq mi
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Del Rio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,387. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,200. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

33,867
+10%since 1990
from 30,657 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,655 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,498 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+9%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K32K33K35K37K1990201020202024Del Rio
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,387
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,394 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,199
+62%since 1990
from $7,522 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.0%
−11.3 ptssince 1990
from 38.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$402
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
64.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
35.4% rent
2.1
−21%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(20,117)
Black1.4%(443)
Hispanic / Latino77%(23,595)
Asian0.5%(149)
Diversity Score80%(24,512)
2000
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(5,648)
Black1%(339)
Hispanic / Latino81%(27,446)
Asian0.5%(157)
Diversity Score38%(12,868)
38
−52%since 1990
from 80 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.3%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−13%since 1990
from 13.7 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 Del Rio, Texas?

Del Rio, Texas has about 33,867 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Del Rio, Texas?

The typical household in Del Rio, Texas earns about $27,387 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Del Rio, Texas expensive?

In Del Rio, Texas, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Del Rio, Texas?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Del Rio, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Del Rio, Texas?

About 27.0% of people in Del Rio, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Del Rio, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Del Rio, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,210 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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