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Rio

Wisconsin · 938 residents · 1.254 sq mi
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Rio has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,292. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $92,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

938
+20%since 1990
from 779 in 1990
1990 – 2025
748 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 621 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+5%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7388619851K1K1990201020202024Rio
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,292
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,462 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,668
+64%since 1990
from $10,767 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,900
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$527
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
25.1% rent
2.2
+23%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(779)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(907)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(42)
5
+185%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.8%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 26.0 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, Wisconsin?

Rio, Wisconsin has about 938 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rio, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Rio, Wisconsin earns about $42,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio, Wisconsin expensive?

In Rio, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $92,900, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Rio, Wisconsin?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rio, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio, Wisconsin?

About 4.9% of people in Rio, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 159 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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