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Del Rio

Texas · 34,673 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 $45,561. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $102,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
34,673
+2%since 2000
from 33,867 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,695 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+11%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K33K35K37K1990201020202024Del Rio
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,561
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,387 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,407
+67%since 2000
from $12,199 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(5,648)
Black1%(339)
Hispanic / Latino81%(27,446)
Asian0.5%(157)
Other0%
Diversity Score38%(12,868)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.1%(4,530)
Black1.1%(383)
Hispanic / Latino83.9%(29,074)
Asian0.7%(247)
Other1.1%(366)
Diversity Score34.6%(11,983)
Diversity Score
35
−9%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
24.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
−51.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Del Rio, Texas?

Del Rio, Texas has about 34,673 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Del Rio, Texas earns about $45,561 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 $102,900, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Del Rio, Texas?

About 19.6% 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 20.3% 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 4,016 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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