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Rio Grande City

County:
Starr County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
11.351
State:
Texas

Rio Grande City is a city located in Starr County, Texas. Rio Grande City has a 2025 population of 15,526 . It is also the county seat of Starr County . Rio Grande City is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,341 in 2020.

The median household income in Rio Grande City is $41,369 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. For every 100 females there are 97.0 males.

15.5K
Total Population
1,368
Density (mi²)
81 0.52%
Growth

Rio Grande City Population

Rio Grande City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Rio Grande City includes 41.39% White, 11.53% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Two or more races (45.83%)

White (41.39%)

Other race (11.53%)

Black or African American (0.62%)

Native American (0.51%)

Asian (0.11%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races6,99245.83%
White6,31641.39%
Other race1,76011.53%
Black or African American950.62%
Native American780.51%
Asian170.11%

Rio Grande City Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Rio Grande City's average per capita income is $29,077. Household income levels show a median of $41,369. The poverty rate stands at 33.91%.

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
Married Families$56,170-
Families$45,622$64,523
Households$41,369$58,990
Non Families$15,483$25,357

$29,077

Average Income

$41,369

Median Household Income

33.91%

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)