Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rio Hondo, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,865

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

89.1%1,662

White

9.1%170

Two or More

1.1%20

Asian

0.5%9

Other

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%46

High School Diploma

27%323

Some College (<1 yr)

5%60

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%158

Associate's Degree

5.5%66

Bachelor's Degree

6.1%73

Master's Degree

5.3%64

Professional Degree

0.3%3

HS or Higher

66.2%

BA or Higher

11.7%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$104,000

Median Renti

$691

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.2%433

Renter-Occupied

41.8%311

Total Units

794

Homeownership

58.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

104

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

6.5%52

2000–2009

17.1%136

1990–1999

20.5%163

1980–1989

14.6%116

1970–1979

16%127

1960–1969

12.5%99

1950–1959

5%40

1940–1949

5.8%46

1939 or earlier

1.9%15

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.7%712

Utility Gas

3.6%27

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$35,682

Mean Household Incomei

$58,880

Per Capita Incomei

$24,636

Poverty Ratei

26.3%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

677

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

172

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes87% occupied$402/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 849 homes96% occupied$397/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $35,682/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

79%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

17.9%

Low income$18K–$29K/yr

3.1%

Who Receives This Housing

85.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

9.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

26914.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

260

Workforce

Total Employed

667

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

22(1.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.9%Insured

22.1%Uninsured