Population 20,918 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rio Rico
Household size in Rio Rico
| Period | Rio Rico | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.23 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.31 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.12 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.00 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −1.23 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Rio Rico is a place of big households: 3.00 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 4.23, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Rico
| Period | Rio Rico | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Rio Rico is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.6, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the south.
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 Rico
| Period | Rio Rico | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Rio Rico: 14.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.8 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Rico
Renters in Rio Rico
| Period | Rio Rico | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rio Rico is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.7 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Rico
| Period | Rio Rico | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −22.1 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Rio Rico: just 5.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 22.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Rico
| Period | Rio Rico | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Rio Rico is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Rio Rico has newer homes than most Arizona cities.
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 Rico
| Period | Rio Rico | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $853 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $781 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $917 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,077 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$225 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rio Rico pays $1,077 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $225 a month since 2006–10, up 26%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Rico
Bachelor's degrees in Rio Rico
| Period | Rio Rico | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Rio Rico: 22.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Rico
| Period | Rio Rico | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.2% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.3% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.5% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.9% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Rio Rico never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Rico
| Period | Rio Rico | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rio Rico runs well above the national rate: 11.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Rico 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 Rico | 3.00 | 36.7 | 14.9% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 1999 | $1,077 | 22.1% | 78.9% | 11.2% |
| Tumacacori | 2.44 | 40.9 | 23.1% | 17.6% | 26.3% | 2001 | $2,267 | 29.3% | 89.4% | 15.6% |
| Nogales | 3.07 | 37.5 | 20.3% | 48.7% | 11.3% | 1980 | $770 | 16.9% | 69.3% | 15.2% |
| Patagonia | 2.30 | 53.0 | 7.5% | 28.7% | 21.2% | 1980 | $849 | 43.5% | 90.4% | 9.6% |
| Washington Camp | 2.78 | 39.0 | 12.4% | 41.1% | 29.7% | 1988 | $682 | 28.6% | 84.5% | 14.9% |
| Arivaca | 1.72 | 65.3 | 16.0% | 23.3% | 33.6% | 1985 | $1,098 | 44.4% | 95.4% | 0.6% |
| Lochiel | 2.15 | 53.3 | 9.1% | 35.6% | 22.3% | 1968 | $791 | 43.1% | 90.1% | 10.0% |
| Sasabe | 1.61 | 67.9 | 14.8% | 23.0% | 36.1% | 1983 | $1,092 | 46.5% | 96.9% | 0.0% |
| Fort Huachuca | 3.36 | 25.1 | 12.4% | 99.7% | 9.6% | 2000 | $1,650 | 49.1% | 99.9% | 1.9% |
| Sierra Vista | 2.26 | 44.7 | 11.4% | 34.5% | 9.0% | 1990 | $1,188 | 32.9% | 92.9% | 5.3% |
| Nicksville | 2.34 | 54.7 | 4.5% | 13.9% | 12.2% | 1998 | $1,162 | 28.3% | 96.4% | 15.0% |
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 Rico. 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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