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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 2026 population of 15,618. It is also the county seat of Starr County. Rio Grande City is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,341 in 2020.

The median household income in Rio Grande City is $44,577 with a poverty rate of 30.81%. The median age in Rio Grande City is 29.9 years: 27.9 years for males, and 31.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.6 males.

15.6K
Total Population
1,376
Density (mi²)
46 0.3%
Growth

Rio Grande City Population

Rio Grande City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202615,618460.3%
202515,572460.3%
202415,526810.52%
202315,445980.64%
202215,347-4-0.03%
202115,351100.07%
202015,341-13-0.08%
201914,457370.26%
201814,420130.09%
201714,407210.15%
201614,386500.35%
201514,3361150.81%
201414,2211080.77%
201314,113920.66%
201214,021580.42%
201113,963980.71%
201013,865310.22%
200011,9236,088104.34%
19605,83500%

Median Age

Overall: 29.9 years
Female: 31.3 years
Male: 27.9 years

Rio Grande City Adults

There are 10,532 adults, (1,552 of whom are seniors) in Rio Grande City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,753 (50.4%)
Male: 7,643 (49.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rio Grande City includes 29.1% White, 14.61% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races8,47955.07%
White4,48029.1%
Other race2,25014.61%
Black or African American970.63%
Native American520.34%
Asian380.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races8,42054.69%
White4,02326.13%
Other race2,25014.61%
Native American520.34%
Black or African American330.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4572.97%
Black or African American640.42%
Two or more races590.38%
Asian380.25%

Rio Grande City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rio Grande City 's average per capita income is $29,047. Household income levels show a median of $44,577. The poverty rate stands at 30.81%.

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$57,137-
Families$48,689$64,634
Households$44,577$60,243
Non Families$20,250$31,506

$29,047

Average Income

$44,577

Median Household Income

30.81%

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)