Rio Hondo is a city located in Cameron County Texas. Rio Hondo has a 2024 population of 2,387. Rio Hondo is currently growing at a rate of 4.01% annually and its population has increased by 18.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,019 in 2020.
The average household income in Rio Hondo is $66,470 with a poverty rate of 18.98%. The median age in Rio Hondo is 37.7 years: 31.3 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rio Hondo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,048 | 53.2% |
| Two or more races | 815 | 41.37% |
| Other race | 93 | 4.72% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 754 | 2.61 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 324 | 3.19 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Non Family | 272 | 1.08 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Female | 120 | 4.45 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Male | 38 | 2.92 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 14.57% |
| Associates Degree | 86 | 6.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 104 | 8.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 4.28% |
| High School Graduate | 375 | 29.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 165 | 13.06% |
| Some College | 295 | 23.36% |
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 | 1,091 | 751 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 541 | 383 | 50 |
| White | 144 | 144 | 24 |
| Other Race | 56 | 32 | 13 |
| Asian | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 23.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,971 | $0 | $49,706 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $62,891 | $58,813 | $64,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,472 | $0 | $25,313 |
| Overall | $51,964 | $55,076 | $46,875 |
| Some College | $54,239 | $54,185 | $55,125 |
$51,964
Average Earnings
$55,076
Average Male
$46,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.74% of Rio Hondo residents speak only English, while 57.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 56.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,798 | 355 | 19.74% |
| Multiple | 815 | 163 | 20% |
| White | 144 | 19 | 13.19% |
| Other | 93 | 11 | 11.83% |
| Native | 5 | 5 | 100% |
18.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.07%
Male Poverty Rate
22.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rio Hondo is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rio Hondo is Other, with 11.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.2% |
| Some College | 14.7% |
| High School | 13.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,848 | $81,148 |
| Households | $60,000 | $66,470 |
| Married Families | $83,900 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,039 | $35,218 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
15
Number of Veterans
15
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 2.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
0%
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
66.8%
Born in Rio Hondo
83.71%
Native Born
16.29%
Foreign Born
6.35%
Non Citizen
9.95%
Naturalized
83.71% of Rio Hondo residents were born in the United States, with 66.8% having been born in Texas. 6.35% 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 | 2,847 | 92 | 3.34% |
| 2028 | 2,755 | 92 | 3.45% |
| 2027 | 2,663 | 92 | 3.58% |
| 2026 | 2,571 | 92 | 3.71% |
| 2025 | 2,479 | 92 | 3.85% |
| 2024 | 2,387 | 92 | 4.01% |
| 2023 | 2,295 | 123 | 5.66% |
| 2022 | 2,172 | 161 | 8.01% |
| 2021 | 2,011 | -8 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 2,019 | -638 | -24.01% |
| 2019 | 2,657 | -15 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 2,672 | -23 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 2,695 | 142 | 5.56% |
| 2016 | 2,553 | 168 | 7.04% |
| 2015 | 2,385 | 8 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 2,377 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,378 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 2,385 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 2,387 | 21 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 2,366 | 0 | 0% |