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Rio Grande

County:
Cape May County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.7
State:
New Jersey

Rio Grande is a CDP located in Cape May County, New Jersey. Rio Grande has a 2026 population of 3,427. Rio Grande is currently growing at a rate of 1.39% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Rio Grande is $76,250 with a poverty rate of 10.1%. The median age in Rio Grande is 51.2 years: 53.2 years for males, and 50.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.3 males.

3.4K
Total Population
1,269
Density (mi²)
47 1.39%
Growth

Rio Grande Population

Rio Grande Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,427471.39%
20253,380481.44%

Median Age

Overall: 51.2 years
Female: 50.6 years
Male: 53.2 years

Rio Grande Adults

There are 2,785 adults, (851 of whom are seniors) in Rio Grande.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,831 (52.5%)
Male: 1,654 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rio Grande includes 60.6% White, 15.61% other race, 8.69% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,11260.6%
Other race54415.61%
Two or more races49614.23%
Black or African American3038.69%
Asian300.86%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race54415.61%
Two or more races1955.6%
White320.92%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,08059.68%
Black or African American3038.69%
Two or more races3018.64%
Asian300.86%

Rio Grande Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rio Grande 's average per capita income is $27,900. Household income levels show a median of $76,250. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$77,148$106,863
Married Families$77,070-
Households$76,250$93,385
Non Families-$67,624

$27,900

Average Income

$76,250

Median Household Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)