Population 10,560 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rio Vista
Household size in Rio Vista
| Period | Rio Vista | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.07 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.04 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.40 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Rio Vista has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.07 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
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 Vista
| Period | Rio Vista | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 59.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.3, Rio Vista is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 54.1, even as the national median rose. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 56 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 Vista
| Period | Rio Vista | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Rio Vista: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.5 points, in line with the national trend. Rio Vista has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of California cities.
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 Vista
Renters in Rio Vista
| Period | Rio Vista | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.1% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.0% of households in Rio Vista rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.5 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 Vista
| Period | Rio Vista | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Rio Vista: 6.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. California as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, 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 Vista
| Period | Rio Vista | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Rio Vista is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Vista
| Period | Rio Vista | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,233 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,296 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,322 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,706 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$474 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Rio Vista runs $1,706 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in California overall ($2,229). Rents are up $474 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Vista
Bachelor's degrees in Rio Vista
| Period | Rio Vista | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Rio Vista than nationally: 27.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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 Vista
| Period | Rio Vista | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Rio Vista never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Even so, the rate is higher than in California as a whole (84.2%). The share with a diploma is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Vista
| Period | Rio Vista | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rio Vista runs well above the national rate: 15.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Vista 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 Vista | 2.47 | 49.3 | 5.8% | 19.0% | 6.5% | 1992 | $1,706 | 27.4% | 87.7% | 15.9% |
| Howard Landing | 3.37 | 32.2 | 8.1% | 43.2% | 17.9% | 1998 | $1,798 | 25.8% | 76.2% | 35.8% |
| Isleton | 2.90 | 52.1 | 8.8% | 18.7% | 27.1% | 1975 | $1,207 | 21.3% | 87.2% | 5.7% |
| Walker Landing | 3.68 | 29.5 | 11.5% | 34.1% | 21.0% | 1971 | $1,585 | 27.9% | 71.8% | 19.2% |
| Birds Landing | 3.03 | 30.7 | 2.9% | 44.6% | 3.9% | 1974 | $1,442 | 15.4% | 78.9% | 0.0% |
| Ryde | 3.40 | 30.6 | 11.2% | 48.7% | 19.5% | 1968 | $1,588 | 28.0% | 74.8% | 19.0% |
| Bridgehead | 1.73 | 61.6 | 10.7% | 20.1% | 4.7% | 1983 | $1,250 | 10.0% | 92.1% | 10.5% |
| Denverton | 3.27 | 33.1 | 7.3% | 45.7% | 16.9% | 2006 | $1,856 | 25.1% | 77.7% | 40.4% |
| Walnut Grove | 3.01 | 36.3 | 15.0% | 48.3% | 15.0% | 1963 | $1,519 | 32.3% | 80.9% | 13.4% |
| Vorden | 2.55 | 36.9 | 14.5% | 59.7% | 13.1% | 1947 | $1,456 | 31.5% | 86.7% | 7.2% |
| Bethel Island | 2.37 | 55.3 | 9.5% | 34.9% | 16.9% | 1970 | $1,908 | 18.2% | 68.4% | 35.6% |
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 Vista. 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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