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Ricardo

Texas · 1,048 residents · 4.464 sq mi
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Ricardo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,788. Population has fallen 18% since 2011, a loss of 234 residents. Median home value is $127,400. Households here earn about 87% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,048
−18%vs 2011
vs 1,282 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
235 / sq mi
−18%vs 2011
vs 287 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+8%vs 2011
vs 35.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4706929131K1K201020202024Ricardo
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,788
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $70,694 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,667
+3%vs 2011
vs $21,994 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.415 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $134,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−56.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.6% in 2011
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−28%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic14%(180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82.2%(1,054)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(48)
Diversity Score37.9%(485)
2010
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(259)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino73%(765)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other2.7%(28)
Diversity Score52.4%(549)
Diversity Score
52
+38%vs 2011
vs 38 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
−10%vs 2011
vs 22.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−11.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.1%
+9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Female
48.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ricardo, Texas?

Ricardo, Texas has about 1,048 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ricardo, Texas?

The typical household in Ricardo, Texas earns about $92,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ricardo, Texas expensive?

In Ricardo, Texas, the median home is worth about $127,400, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Ricardo, Texas?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ricardo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ricardo, Texas?

About 13.7% of people in Ricardo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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