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Rio Hondo

County:
Cameron County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.689
State:
Texas

Rio Hondo is a city located in Cameron County, Texas. Rio Hondo has a 2026 population of 2,452. Rio Hondo is currently growing at a rate of 2.98% annually and its population has increased by 20.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,029 in 2020.

The median household income in Rio Hondo is $35,682 with a poverty rate of 26.27%. The median age in Rio Hondo is 35.7 years: 28.5 years for males, and 39.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.2 males.

2.5K
Total Population
1,452
Density (mi²)
71 2.98%
Growth

Rio Hondo Population

Rio Hondo Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,452712.98%
20252,381703.03%
20242,31120.09%
20232,3091265.77%
20222,1831628.02%
20212,021-8-0.39%
20202,029-1-0.05%
20192,657-15-0.56%
20182,672-23-0.85%
20172,6951425.56%
20162,5531687.04%
20152,38580.34%
20142,377-1-0.04%
20132,378-7-0.29%
20122,385-2-0.08%
20112,387210.89%
20102,36670.3%

Median Age

Overall: 35.7 years
Female: 39.4 years
Male: 28.5 years

Rio Hondo Adults

There are 1,371 adults, (381 of whom are seniors) in Rio Hondo.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,018 (54.6%)
Male: 847 (45.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rio Hondo includes 40.16% White, 4.88% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,01654.48%
White74940.16%
Other race914.88%
Asian90.48%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races99653.4%
White57931.05%
Other race874.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1709.12%
Two or more races201.07%
Asian90.48%
Other race40.21%

Rio Hondo Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rio Hondo 's average per capita income is $51,000. Household income levels show a median of $35,682. The poverty rate stands at 26.27%.

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$85,978-
Families$70,461$78,545
Households$35,682$58,880
Non Families$25,602$26,933

$51,000

Average Income

$35,682

Median Household Income

26.27%

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)