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Rio

Virginia · 2,076 residents · 0.618 sq mi
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Rio has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,674. Population has fallen 60% since 1990, a loss of 3,057 residents. Renters pay a median $1,380 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

2,076
−60%since 1990
from 5,133 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,359 / sq mi
−60%since 1990
from 8,306 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 280
30.8
−8%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
5532K3K4K6K19902024Rio
20241K
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,674
−37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,539 in 1990
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$24,623
+26%since 1990
from $19,609 in 1990
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
US average: 43.9%
39.2%
+33.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,380
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $575 in 1990
US average: $1,124
4.5%
−59.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
95.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(4,584)
Black8.2%(419)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(99)
Asian2.4%(123)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score28.1%(1,444)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38%(788)
Black30.6%(635)
Hispanic / Latino15%(311)
Asian8.4%(174)
Other2.3%(48)
Diversity Score87.3%(1,813)
87
+210%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.8%
−15.3 ptssince 1990
from 49.1% in 1990
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 89.5% in 1990
US average: 88.5%
18.8%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
+52%since 1990
from 12.0 min in 1990
US average: 26.9
77.0%
US average: 75.1%
21.0%
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.3%
US average: 5.4%
77.6%
US average: 63.4%
53.6%
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

36.4%
63.6%
4.1%
US average: 13.5%
6.9%
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio, Virginia?

Rio, Virginia has about 2,076 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio, Virginia?

The typical household in Rio, Virginia earns about $55,674 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 $1,380 a month.

How educated are people in Rio, Virginia?

About 33.8% 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 39.2% 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 3,057 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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

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