Asset Inventory
Rio Rico, Arizona
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People of Rio Rico, Arizona
Population
Population
Population
- 2020: 20,549
- 2025: 22,908
- 2035: 24,826
- 2045: 26,026
- 2055: 26,762
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)
Age groups
Population
Population
- Under 5: 1,759 (8.8%)
- 5 to 9: 1,914 (9.6%)
- 10 to 14: 1,580 (7.9%)
- 15 to 19: 1,518 (7.6%)
- 20 to 24: 1,669 (8.4%)
- 25 to 34: 2,250 (11.3%)
- 35 to 44: 2,380 (11.9%)
- 45 to 54: 2,132 (10.7%)
- 55 to 59: 1,206 (6.0%)
- 60 to 64: 1,337 (6.7%)
- 65 to 74: 1,395 (7.0%)
- 75 to 84: 632 (3.2%)
- 85 and over: 176 (0.9%)
- Median age (years): 32.8
- Unde
- Under 5: 1,759 (8.8%)
- 5 to 9: 1,914 (9.6%)
- 10 to 14: 1,580 (7.9%)
- 15 to 19: 1,518 (7.6%)
- 20 to 24: 1,669 (8.4%)
- 25 to 34: 2,250 (11.3%)
- 35 to 44: 2,380 (11.9%)
- 45 to 54: 2,132 (10.7%)
- 55 to 59: 1,206 (6.0%)
- 60 to 64: 1,337 (6.7%)
- 65 to 74: 1,395 (7.0%)
- 75 to 84: 632 (3.2%)
- 85 and over: 176 (0.9%)
- Median age (years): 32.8
- Under 18 years: 6,157 (30.9%)
- 16 years and over: 14,443 (72.4%)
- 18 years and over: 13,791 (69.1%)
- 21 years and over: 12,979 (65.1%)
- 62 and over: 2,972 (14.9%)
- 65 and over: 2,203 (11.0%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Race & ethnicity
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- White: 15,610 (78.3%)
- Black or African American: 0 (0.0%)
- American Indian & Alaska Native: 92 (0.5%)
- Asian: 64 (0.3%)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0 (0.0%)
- Some other race (including 2 or more races): 4,182 (21.0%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 17,473 (87.6%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
English only: 3,220 (17.7%)
Language other than English: 14,969 (82.3%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 5,339 (29.4%)
Spanish: 14,924 (82.0%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 5,311 (29.2%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Rio Rico labor market & workforce
Labor force & unemployment
- Civilian labor force: 9,077
- Employed: 8,537
- Unemployed: 540
- Unemployment rate: 5.9%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Workforce (by occupation)
- Management, business, science & arts: 2,185 (25.6%)
- Service: 2,159 (25.3%)
- Sales & office: 2,359 (27.6%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 1,090 (12.8%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 744 (8.7%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Workforce (by industry)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 441 (5.2%)
- Construction: 521 (6.1%)
- Manufacturing: 405 (4.7%)
- Wholesale trade: 605 (7.1%)
- Retail trade: 914 (10.7%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 1,068 (12.5%)
- Information: 48 (0.6%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 438 (5.1%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 301 (3.5%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 1,923 (22.5%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 796 (9.3%)
- Other services (except public administration): 254 (3.0%)
- Public Administration: 823 (9.6%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Income & poverty in Rio Rico
Income
Poverty
Poverty
- Median household income: $51,699
- Median family income: $55,769
- Per capita income: $22,679
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 18.1%
- Families: 12.7%
- Children (under 18): 23.3%
- Seniors (65+): 10.3%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Rio Rico education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 728 (6.3%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 1,115 (9.7%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 3,456 (30.0%)
- Some college (no degree): 2,728 (23.7%)
- Associate’s degree: 1,181 (10.3%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 1,572 (13.7%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 728 (6.3%)
- High school graduate or higher: 9,665 (84.0
- Less than 9th grade: 728 (6.3%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 1,115 (9.7%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 3,456 (30.0%)
- Some college (no degree): 2,728 (23.7%)
- Associate’s degree: 1,181 (10.3%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 1,572 (13.7%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 728 (6.3%)
- High school graduate or higher: 9,665 (84.0%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 2,300 (20.0%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
School enrollment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Nursery school, preschool: 430
- Kindergarten: 350
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 2,458
- High school (grades 9-12): 1,519
- College or graduate school: 894
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
K-12 schools
Educational attainment
K-12 schools
Rio Rico health care
Quality of life in Rio Rico
Rio Rico housing & real estate
Housing units & affordability
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Units, occupancy & ownership
- Total housing units: 6,366
- Occupied housing units: 6,107 (95.9%)
- Vacant housing units: 259 (4.1%)
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 0.6%
- Rental vacancy rate: 3.9%
- Owner-occupied: 4,913 (80.4%)
- Renter-occupied: 1,194 (19.6%)
Cost & affordability
- Median home value: $147,800
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $992*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 1,112 (29.4%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $863
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 541 (49.0%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Transportation & shipping
Distance & routes from Rio Rico to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Rio Rico to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Rio Rico to major metro markets
Trucking & shipping services
Distance & routes from Rio Rico to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Rio Rico to major metro markets
Airports
Average travel time to work (Rio Rico residents)
Average travel time to work (Rio Rico residents)
Commercial airports
General aviation
Average travel time to work (Rio Rico residents)
Average travel time to work (Rio Rico residents)
Average travel time to work (Rio Rico residents)
24.4 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Utilities & telecommunications
Electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater
Telecom
Electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater
Financial services
Lodging & meeting space
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