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Rio Grande City

Texas · 15,317 residents · 11.351 sq mi
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Rio Grande City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,542. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 14% 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 $91,500. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,317
+28%since 2000
from 11,923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,349 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
+11%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K14K16K1990201020202024Rio Grande City
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,542
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,990
+75%since 2000
from $9,684 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(317)
Black0%(4)
Hispanic / Latino95.9%(11,433)
Asian1.1%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(1,097)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(413)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino96.4%(14,758)
Asian0.5%(81)
Other0%(6)
Diversity Score8.1%(1,239)
Diversity Score
8
−12%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2013
from 65.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Grande City, Texas?

Rio Grande City, Texas has about 15,317 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio Grande City, Texas?

The typical household in Rio Grande City, Texas earns about $38,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Grande City, Texas expensive?

In Rio Grande City, Texas, the median home is worth about $91,500, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Grande City, Texas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Rio Grande City, Texas?

About 29.6% of people in Rio Grande City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio Grande City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio Grande City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,426 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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