Rio Grande City is a city located in Starr County Texas. Rio Grande City has a 2024 population of 15,319. It is also the county seat of Starr County. Rio Grande City is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,285 in 2020.
The average household income in Rio Grande City is $58,990 with a poverty rate of 33.91%. The median age in Rio Grande City is 28.5 years: 26.3 years for males, and 30.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rio Grande City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 6,992 | 45.83% |
| White | 6,316 | 41.39% |
| Other race | 1,760 | 11.53% |
| Black or African American | 95 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 78 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,425 | 3.33 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Married | 2,077 | 3.57 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Female | 1,329 | 3.92 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Non Family | 747 | 1.1 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Male | 272 | 4.78 | 43 | 57 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.33
Average Household Size
69.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 815 | 9.52% |
| Associates Degree | 434 | 5.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,110 | 12.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 437 | 5.1% |
| High School Graduate | 2,483 | 28.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,853 | 21.63% |
| Some College | 1,433 | 16.73% |
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 | 8,216 | 5,552 | 1,376 |
| 2+ Races | 4,376 | 2,862 | 704 |
| Other Race | 907 | 565 | 104 |
| White | 248 | 244 | 94 |
| Native American | 78 | 51 | 0 |
| Black | 48 | 31 | 2 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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 | $45,674 | $52,628 | $44,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,250 | $0 | $65,541 |
| High School Graduate | $36,799 | $39,776 | $19,503 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,968 | $23,134 | $19,717 |
| Overall | $29,077 | $32,983 | $27,816 |
| Some College | $27,820 | $26,042 | $28,564 |
$29,077
Average Earnings
$32,983
Average Male
$27,816
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
10.3% of Rio Grande City residents speak only English, while 89.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 89.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,369 | 4,983 | 34.68% |
| Multiple | 6,752 | 1,582 | 23.43% |
| Other | 1,760 | 737 | 41.88% |
| White | 315 | 17 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 3 | 17.65% |
| Black | 26 | 2 | 7.69% |
33.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.01%
Male Poverty Rate
41.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rio Grande City is Other, with 41.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rio Grande City is White, with 5.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.9% |
| High School | 27.36% |
| Some College | 16.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.23% |
| Female Employed | 17.66% |
| Male Employed | 12.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,622 | $64,523 |
| Households | $41,369 | $58,990 |
| Married Families | $56,170 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,483 | $25,357 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
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
189
Number of Veterans
189
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 180 | 1.88% |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 2.14% |
| White | 76 | 1.89% |
| Other Race | 11 | 1.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
71.22%
Born in Rio Grande City
76.73%
Native Born
23.27%
Foreign Born
17.7%
Non Citizen
5.57%
Naturalized
76.73% of Rio Grande City residents were born in the United States, with 71.22% having been born in Texas. 17.7% 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 | 15,362 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 15,354 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 15,345 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 15,336 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 15,328 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 15,319 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 15,311 | 58 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 15,253 | -35 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 15,288 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 15,285 | 828 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 14,457 | 37 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 14,420 | 13 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 14,407 | 21 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 14,386 | 50 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 14,336 | 115 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 14,221 | 108 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 14,113 | 92 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 14,021 | 58 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 13,963 | 98 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 13,865 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,923 | 6,088 | 104.34% |
| 1960 | 5,835 | -9,527 | -62.02% |