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Rio

Wisconsin · 1,059 residents · 1.254 sq mi
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Rio has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,059
+13%since 2000
from 938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
844 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
−6%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7388619851K1K1990201020202024Rio
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,417
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,144
+37%since 2000
from $17,668 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(907)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,024)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(15)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(48)
Diversity Score
4
−1%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio, Wisconsin?

Rio, Wisconsin has about 1,059 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Rio, Wisconsin earns about $53,417 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 $144,200, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Rio, Wisconsin?

About 14.2% 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 4.8% 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 280 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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