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 Vista, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,312

Median Agei

29.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.8%1,178

Two or More

5.2%68

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%62

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%37

High School Diploma

49.3%353

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%56

Some College (1+ yr)

11%79

Associate's Degree

7.4%53

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%73

Master's Degree

1.5%11

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

11.7%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$195,100

Median Renti

$1,177

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.5%312

Renter-Occupied

33.5%157

Total Units

496

Homeownership

66.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%11

2010–2019

18.5%92

2000–2009

28.2%140

1990–1999

12.1%60

1980–1989

6.5%32

1970–1979

8.7%43

1960–1969

6.2%31

1950–1959

2.4%12

1940–1949

5%25

1939 or earlier

10.1%50

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.9%337

Utility Gas

23.9%112

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%18

Wood

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,625

Mean Household Incomei

$77,651

Per Capita Incomei

$27,094

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

666

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

647

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

27(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.4%Insured

14.6%Uninsured