Del Rio is a city located in Val Verde County Texas. Del Rio has a 2024 population of 34,532. It is also the county seat of Val Verde County. Del Rio is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,700 in 2020.
The average household income in Del Rio is $74,820 with a poverty rate of 20.11%. The median age in Del Rio is 33.1 years: 31.2 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Del Rio was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,237 | 61.31% |
| Two or more races | 8,001 | 23.1% |
| Other race | 4,847 | 13.99% |
| Black or African American | 309 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 156 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,406 | 2.69 | 67 | 33 |
| Married | 5,758 | 3.43 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 3,676 | 1.1 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Female | 2,275 | 3.42 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Male | 697 | 2.56 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
67.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,019 | 9.48% |
| Associates Degree | 1,767 | 8.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,635 | 12.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,788 | 8.4% |
| High School Graduate | 6,427 | 30.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,519 | 16.53% |
| Some College | 3,132 | 14.71% |
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 | 17,474 | 12,099 | 3,000 |
| 2+ Races | 5,231 | 3,755 | 1,143 |
| White | 3,159 | 3,013 | 1,108 |
| Other Race | 2,915 | 1,883 | 284 |
| Black | 233 | 216 | 39 |
| Native American | 148 | 121 | 27 |
| Asian | 88 | 88 | 36 |
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 40.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,191 | $80,505 | $48,864 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,534 | $98,318 | $68,267 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $41,467 | $26,273 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,929 | $32,446 | $23,120 |
| Overall | $39,685 | $53,664 | $31,595 |
| Some College | $41,972 | $59,147 | $31,114 |
$39,685
Average Earnings
$53,664
Average Male
$31,595
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
33.61% of Del Rio residents speak only English, while 66.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 65.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28,798 | 6,042 | 20.98% |
| Multiple | 7,587 | 1,532 | 20.19% |
| Other | 4,792 | 1,453 | 30.32% |
| White | 3,814 | 512 | 13.42% |
| Native | 153 | 93 | 60.78% |
| Black | 196 | 21 | 10.71% |
| Asian | 83 | 19 | 22.89% |
20.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.43%
Male Poverty Rate
21.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Del Rio is Native, with 60.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Del Rio is Black, with 10.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.2% |
| High School | 23.11% |
| Some College | 14.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.19% |
| Female Employed | 9.74% |
| Male Employed | 7.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,878 | $86,394 |
| Households | $59,588 | $74,820 |
| Married Families | $90,735 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,038 | $44,030 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
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
2,344
Number of Veterans
2,029
Male Veterans
315
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 899 |
| Vietnam | 697 |
| First Gulf War | 426 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 786 |
| 65 to 74 | 432 |
| 55 to 64 | 410 |
| 75+ | 386 |
| 18 to 34 | 330 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,564 | 10.63% |
| Hispanic | 1,350 | 6.6% |
| 2+ Races | 548 | 9.38% |
| Other Race | 144 | 4.44% |
| Black | 53 | 17.97% |
| Asian | 26 | 29.55% |
| Native American | 9 | 6.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
4%
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
66.35%
Born in Del Rio
79.97%
Native Born
20.03%
Foreign Born
9.76%
Non Citizen
10.27%
Naturalized
79.97% of Del Rio residents were born in the United States, with 66.35% having been born in Texas. 9.76% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 34,322 | -42 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 34,364 | -42 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 34,406 | -42 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 34,448 | -42 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 34,490 | -42 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 34,532 | -42 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 34,574 | 14 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 34,560 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2021 | 34,555 | -145 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 34,700 | -1,079 | -3.02% |
| 2019 | 35,779 | -44 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 35,823 | -90 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 35,913 | 68 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 35,845 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 35,849 | -53 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 35,902 | -158 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 36,060 | 51 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 36,009 | 21 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 35,988 | 8 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 35,980 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 33,867 | 3,162 | 10.3% |
| 1990 | 30,705 | 671 | 2.23% |
| 1980 | 30,034 | 8,704 | 40.81% |
| 1970 | 21,330 | 2,718 | 14.6% |
| 1960 | 18,612 | 4,401 | 30.97% |
| 1950 | 14,211 | 868 | 6.51% |
| 1940 | 13,343 | 1,650 | 14.11% |
| 1930 | 11,693 | 1,104 | 10.43% |
| 1920 | 10,589 | -23,733 | -69.15% |