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Virginia · 1,252 residents · 0.618 sq mi
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Rio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,252
+3%since 2023
from 1,213 in 2023
1990 – 2024
2,026 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 1,963 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
28.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 28.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
5532K3K4K6K19902024Rio
20241K
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,250
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,703 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$36,055
−17%since 2023
from $43,436 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
22.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.419
+8%since 2023
from 0.388 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,688
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,755 in 2023
US average: $1,442
2.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
97.5% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
71.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71%(861)
Black23.6%(286)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other3.8%(46)
Diversity Score54.9%(666)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(544)
Black26%(326)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(278)
Asian3.8%(48)
Other4.5%(56)
Diversity Score86.3%(1,081)
86
+57%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
14.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
+25%since 2023
from 16.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
64.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
24.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
76.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
14.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
62.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
58.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
14.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
69.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
19.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio, Virginia?

Rio, Virginia has about 1,252 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio, Virginia?

The typical household in Rio, Virginia earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio, Virginia expensive?

In Rio, Virginia, the typical rent is about $1,688 a month.

How educated are people in Rio, Virginia?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rio, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio, Virginia?

About 22.2% of people in Rio, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,881 residents, a change of about -76 percent over that period.

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

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