Rio Grande is a CDP located in Cape May County New Jersey. Rio Grande has a 2024 population of 3,480. Rio Grande is currently growing at a rate of 1.69% annually and its population has increased by 26.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,759 in 2020.
The average household income in Rio Grande is $102,940 with a poverty rate of 9.92%. The median age in Rio Grande is 51.6 years: 54.1 years for males, and 51.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rio Grande was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,376 | 72.33% |
| Two or more races | 423 | 12.88% |
| Black or African American | 262 | 7.98% |
| Other race | 201 | 6.12% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,623 | 2 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Married | 625 | 2.85 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Non Family | 606 | 1.11 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 231 | 1.98 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Male | 161 | 2.07 | 64 | 36 |
2.37
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
75.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 5.51% |
| Associates Degree | 127 | 4.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 308 | 11.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 438 | 16.43% |
| High School Graduate | 882 | 33.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 85 | 3.19% |
| Some College | 679 | 25.47% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,073 | 1,938 | 538 |
| Black | 262 | 257 | 159 |
| Hispanic | 259 | 167 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 216 | 124 | 26 |
| Other Race | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,600 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,189 | $0 | $85,393 |
| High School Graduate | $24,583 | $0 | $22,857 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $10,298 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,120 | $35,259 | $33,759 |
| Some College | $35,079 | $36,802 | $33,143 |
$34,120
Average Earnings
$35,259
Average Male
$33,759
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.35% of Rio Grande residents speak only English, while 10.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,347 | 181 | 7.71% |
| Multiple | 423 | 145 | 34.28% |
| Hispanic | 397 | 81 | 20.4% |
9.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.88%
Male Poverty Rate
8.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rio Grande is Multiple, with 34.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rio Grande is White, with 7.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.9% |
| High School | 13.72% |
| Some College | 7.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,394 | $118,130 |
| Households | $97,590 | $102,940 |
| Married Families | $101,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,261 | $69,474 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
345
Number of Veterans
186
Male Veterans
159
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 159 |
| Vietnam | 149 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 159 |
| 75+ | 83 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 175 | 66.79% |
| White | 108 | 5.06% |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 28.7% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 13.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
13.2%
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
44.23%
Born in Rio Grande
94.64%
Native Born
5.36%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
3.84%
Naturalized
94.64% of Rio Grande residents were born in the United States, with 44.23% having been born in New Jersey. 1.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,480 | 58 | 1.69% |
| 2023 | 3,422 | 58 | 1.72% |
| 2022 | 3,364 | -166 | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 3,530 | 771 | 27.94% |
| 2020 | 2,759 | -75 | -2.65% |
| 2019 | 2,834 | -244 | -7.93% |
| 2018 | 3,078 | 237 | 8.34% |
| 2017 | 2,841 | 292 | 11.46% |
| 2016 | 2,549 | 50 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2,499 | 146 | 6.2% |
| 2014 | 2,353 | 284 | 13.73% |
| 2013 | 2,069 | -25 | -1.19% |
| 2012 | 2,094 | -107 | -4.86% |
| 2011 | 2,201 | -469 | -17.57% |
| 2010 | 2,670 | 0 | 0% |