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Rio Hondo

Texas · 2,021 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 $36,211. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $81,100. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
2,021
+4%since 2000
from 1,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,197 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+22%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Rio Hondo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,211
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,551
+78%since 2000
from $9,871 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+35%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(312)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino82.7%(1,607)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.6%(672)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(193)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino89.3%(1,805)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.9%(18)
Diversity Score24.3%(491)
Diversity Score
24
−30%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.4%
−42.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Hondo, Texas?

Rio Hondo, Texas has about 2,021 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rio Hondo, Texas earns about $36,211 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 $81,100, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Hondo, Texas?

About 11.1% 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 30.7% 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 228 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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