Rio Rico is a CDP located in Santa Cruz County Arizona. Rio Rico has a 2024 population of 21,861. Rio Rico is currently growing at a rate of 0.96% annually and its population has increased by 9.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,948 in 2020.
The average household income in Rio Rico is $79,354 with a poverty rate of 18.24%. The median age in Rio Rico is 34.3 years: 34.2 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rio Rico was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 10,496 | 48.15% |
| White | 8,714 | 39.98% |
| Other race | 2,445 | 11.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 91 | 0.42% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,049 | 3.09 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 4,222 | 3.72 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 1,498 | 1.18 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Female | 1,045 | 3.24 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Male | 284 | 3.26 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
3.55
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,576 | 12.09% |
| Associates Degree | 1,487 | 11.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,228 | 17.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 947 | 7.26% |
| High School Graduate | 3,605 | 27.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 777 | 5.96% |
| Some College | 2,416 | 18.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,501 | 8,227 | 2,172 |
| 2+ Races | 5,760 | 4,374 | 1,099 |
| White | 2,372 | 2,293 | 927 |
| Other Race | 1,459 | 1,194 | 340 |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 17 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,604 | $71,148 | $51,150 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,755 | $55,735 | $59,421 |
| High School Graduate | $42,847 | $44,606 | $38,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,983 | $42,708 | $17,769 |
| Overall | $45,026 | $45,815 | $41,636 |
| Some College | $35,578 | $45,179 | $30,453 |
$45,026
Average Earnings
$45,815
Average Male
$41,636
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
20.43% of Rio Rico residents speak only English, while 79.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 79.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,873 | 3,625 | 19.21% |
| Multiple | 10,490 | 2,109 | 20.1% |
| Other | 2,445 | 464 | 18.98% |
| White | 2,633 | 336 | 12.76% |
| Black | 27 | 10 | 37.04% |
18.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.9%
Male Poverty Rate
17.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rio Rico is Black, with 37.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rio Rico is White, with 12.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.01% |
| High School | 17.25% |
| Some College | 13.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.34% |
| Male Employed | 12.21% |
| Female Employed | 8.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,494 | $82,932 |
| Households | $63,692 | $79,354 |
| Married Families | $81,346 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,000 | $61,289 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
811
Number of Veterans
756
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 302 |
| Vietnam | 262 |
| Second Gulf War | 163 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 258 |
| 65 to 74 | 208 |
| 75+ | 158 |
| 55 to 64 | 125 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 542 | 8.56% |
| Hispanic | 315 | 2.5% |
| 2+ Races | 190 | 2.66% |
| Other Race | 50 | 3.05% |
| Islander | 29 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.45%
Born in Rio Rico
69.73%
Native Born
30.27%
Foreign Born
9.5%
Non Citizen
20.77%
Naturalized
69.73% of Rio Rico residents were born in the United States, with 54.45% having been born in Arizona. 9.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,861 | 207 | 0.96% |
| 2023 | 21,654 | 207 | 0.97% |
| 2022 | 21,447 | 533 | 2.55% |
| 2021 | 20,914 | 966 | 4.84% |
| 2020 | 19,948 | 367 | 1.87% |
| 2019 | 19,581 | -20 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 19,601 | 710 | 3.76% |
| 2017 | 18,891 | 302 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 18,589 | -171 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 18,760 | -77 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 18,837 | -297 | -1.55% |
| 2013 | 19,134 | -257 | -1.33% |
| 2012 | 19,391 | -427 | -2.15% |
| 2011 | 19,818 | 856 | 4.51% |
| 2010 | 18,962 | 0 | 0% |