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Rio Bravo

Texas · 4,450 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Rio Bravo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,715. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,103 residents. 7% 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 $65,700. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

4,450
−20%since 2000
from 5,553 in 2000
2000 – 2025
6,846 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 8,543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
28.3
+42%since 2000
from 20.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 20002024
4K5K5K5K6K2000201020202024Rio Bravo
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,715
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,149 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
$11,266
+147%since 2000
from $4,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
46.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$65,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
$664
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
77.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
22.4% rent
2.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.7%(5,425)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(277)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(78)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino98%(4,360)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(209)
5
−6%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
42.2%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
84.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
9.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
53.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
11.4%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
52.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
26.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
34.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2013
from 55.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Bravo, Texas?

Rio Bravo, Texas has about 4,450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Bravo, Texas earns about $28,715 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Bravo, Texas expensive?

In Rio Bravo, Texas, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Bravo, Texas?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Bravo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Bravo, Texas?

About 46.7% of people in Rio Bravo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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