Demographics & People — Rio Grande City, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,258 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~15,700 |
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| Median Age | 29.9 |
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| Total Households | 4,425 |
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| Family Households | 3,678 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.33 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,316 |
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| Black or African American | 95 |
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| Asian | 17 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 14,743 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 14,515 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 13,625 |
| Other groups | 13,328 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,617 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 787 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 751 |
| American | 157 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 77 |
| Swiss | 66 |
| Hispanic: Honduran | 59 |
Language
| English Only | 1,445 |
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| Spanish | 12,566 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,030 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 175 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,355 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rio Grande City, Texas.
