Population 5,040 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rio Grande
Household size in Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.10 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Rio Grande is a place of small households, averaging 2.17 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.10 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 19 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.8 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.0 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Rio Grande skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.7, mirroring the country. Only 22 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Rio Grande (10.5%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of New Jersey. The single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rio Grande
Renters in Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rio Grande is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 51.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −13.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.7% of the housing in Rio Grande, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 13.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +5 | +6 |
Rio Grande has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $992 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,152 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,170 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,414 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$422 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in Rio Grande runs $1,414 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $422 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 35 have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rio Grande
Bachelor's degrees in Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Rio Grande than nationally: 28.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Rio Grande has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five New Jersey cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.0% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.1% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Rio Grande have finished high school as nationally: 88.8%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.8 points, mirroring the country. Rio Grande has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of New Jersey cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rio Grande is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is lower than in New Jersey overall (6.4%). Unemployment is down 7.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rio Grande compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande | 2.17 | 50.0 | 10.5% | 19.5% | 14.7% | 1990 | $1,414 | 28.6% | 88.8% | 5.4% |
| Villas | 2.26 | 46.5 | 16.3% | 9.5% | 22.4% | 1967 | $1,608 | 25.9% | 94.2% | 8.5% |
| West Wildwood | 2.14 | 60.0 | 13.2% | 10.2% | 69.8% | 1964 | $1,222 | 29.3% | 90.6% | 14.8% |
| Wildwood | 2.04 | 44.0 | 15.5% | 51.8% | 56.2% | 1976 | $1,072 | 25.1% | 89.7% | 6.5% |
| Cape May | 1.94 | 52.9 | 4.3% | 23.8% | 24.5% | 1978 | $1,467 | 40.8% | 95.2% | 5.2% |
| Wildwood Crest | 1.64 | 62.5 | 8.2% | 18.7% | 57.9% | 1965 | $1,081 | 44.2% | 98.2% | 8.2% |
| North Wildwood | 1.86 | 63.6 | 3.8% | 16.3% | 72.9% | 1968 | $1,244 | 35.0% | 95.1% | 3.1% |
| Cold Spring | 2.02 | 67.7 | 3.4% | 0.0% | 22.9% | 1987 | $1,636 | 40.3% | 98.4% | 5.2% |
| North Cape May | 1.82 | 48.6 | 7.0% | 28.3% | 31.8% | 1965 | $2,053 | 28.2% | 92.7% | 3.7% |
| Wildwood Gables | 2.40 | 52.6 | 3.9% | 52.9% | 55.1% | 1987 | $1,404 | 44.5% | 96.5% | 3.1% |
| Cape May Court House | 2.32 | 45.1 | 11.1% | 19.0% | 13.5% | 1984 | $1,510 | 34.5% | 93.0% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rio Grande. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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