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 $69,850 with a poverty rate of 18.79%. The median age in Del Rio is 32.9 years: 31.1 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Del Rio was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,206 | 72.59% |
| Two or more races | 5,389 | 15.52% |
| Other race | 3,495 | 10.07% |
| Black or African American | 301 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 192 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
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 | 12,166 | 2.75 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Married | 5,708 | 3.51 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 3,542 | 1.11 | 55 | 45 |
| Female | 2,181 | 3.48 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Male | 735 | 2.52 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,946 | 9.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,887 | 8.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,482 | 11.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,575 | 7.48% |
| High School Graduate | 5,806 | 27.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,991 | 18.95% |
| Some College | 3,377 | 16.03% |
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 | 17,691 | 11,972 | 2,877 |
| 2+ Races | 3,434 | 2,490 | 922 |
| White | 2,740 | 2,557 | 950 |
| Other Race | 2,233 | 1,414 | 191 |
| Black | 158 | 144 | 0 |
| Asian | 134 | 113 | 39 |
| Native American | 110 | 89 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,654 | $74,875 | $47,424 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,440 | $94,931 | $65,526 |
| High School Graduate | $32,143 | $41,850 | $22,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,540 | $28,681 | $21,098 |
| Overall | $36,211 | $47,143 | $29,843 |
| Some College | $36,973 | $50,559 | $31,239 |
$36,211
Average Earnings
$47,143
Average Male
$29,843
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
32.66% of Del Rio residents speak only English, while 67.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 66.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29,230 | 5,701 | 19.5% |
| Multiple | 5,129 | 962 | 18.76% |
| Other | 3,451 | 822 | 23.82% |
| White | 3,306 | 378 | 11.43% |
| Native | 187 | 163 | 87.17% |
| Black | 216 | 75 | 34.72% |
| Asian | 126 | 9 | 7.14% |
18.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.62%
Male Poverty Rate
20%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Del Rio is Native, with 87.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Del Rio is Asian, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.29% |
| High School | 20.61% |
| Some College | 12.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.58% |
| Female Employed | 9.58% |
| Male Employed | 7.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,415 | $81,335 |
| Households | $57,072 | $69,850 |
| Married Families | $86,570 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,245 | $38,958 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,190
Number of Veterans
1,931
Male Veterans
259
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 815 |
| Vietnam | 613 |
| First Gulf War | 408 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 793 |
| 65 to 74 | 392 |
| 55 to 64 | 367 |
| 75+ | 335 |
| 18 to 34 | 303 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,526 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,347 | 6.41% |
| 2+ Races | 482 | 12.42% |
| Other Race | 88 | 3.65% |
| Black | 47 | 21.27% |
| Asian | 36 | 26.87% |
| Native American | 11 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
66.52%
Born in Del Rio
77.85%
Native Born
22.15%
Foreign Born
11%
Non Citizen
11.16%
Naturalized
77.85% of Del Rio residents were born in the United States, with 66.52% having been born in Texas. 11% 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% |