City

Rio Grande City, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Starr County  ·  Texas

👥44,883Population
💰$41,452Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂28.6Median Age
🏠$102,000Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊10.4%Unemployment▲ 112% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.1%Hispanic: 97.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0%Other: 0.1%Race
White2.1%
Hispanic97.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.0%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
25%
18–24
12%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.58
Below Poverty32.0% ▲ 220% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment10.4% ▲ 112% above avg
No HS Diploma1,110 (6.7%)
HS Graduate6,055 (36.7%)
Some College2,417 (14.6%)
Associates2,647 (16%)
Bachelors1,159 (7%)
Graduate Degree3,121 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 6.7%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS6.7%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College14.6%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,452 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$102,000 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units14,743
Vacant Units2,363

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Rio Grande City, TX

Rio Grande City is a city in Texas, located in Starr County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 44,883 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.6 years.

Economically, Rio Grande City is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,452 is below the national average. Approximately 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Rio Grande City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rio Grande City is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (97.35%).

Rio Grande City, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Rio Grande City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78582 44,883 $41,452 $102,000 $738 10.4% 25.9% 74.0%