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Rio Hondo

Texas · 1,942 residents · 1.689 sq mi
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Rio Hondo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,500. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,942
+8%since 1990
from 1,793 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,150 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,062 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+7%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Rio Hondo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,250
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,722 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,871
+65%since 1990
from $5,999 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.8%
−12.3 ptssince 1990
from 41.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$318
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $205 in 1990
US average: $602
78.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
21.4% rent
1.7
−30%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,490)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino80.8%(1,448)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score72.6%(1,302)
2000
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(312)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino82.7%(1,607)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score34.6%(672)
35
−52%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
48.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 49.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−31%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Hondo, Texas?

Rio Hondo, Texas has about 1,942 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rio Hondo, Texas earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Hondo, Texas expensive?

In Rio Hondo, Texas, the median home is worth about $43,500, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Hondo, Texas?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Hondo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Hondo, Texas?

About 28.8% of people in Rio Hondo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio Hondo, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio Hondo, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 149 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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