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Del Rio, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Del Rio, Texas is 34,638 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 102nd-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $59,588, the median home value is $143,200, and the median age is 33.1.

The population has declined 3.7% since 2010 (36,006 → 34,678).

34,638

Population

1693

People / sq mi

$59,588

Median Income

$143,200

Median Home Value

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Del Rio covers 20.5 sq mi of land at 1693 people per square mile.

About Del Rio, TX

Remote work is unusually rare in Del Rio: 2.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. With 34,638 residents, Del Rio is a city in Texas.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $59,588, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 15.5%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $143,200, with typical rent around $892.

College attainment is 20.8%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (2.9%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.

Del Rio city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Del Rio city had a population of 36,006 in 2010 and 34,678 in 2024, a -3.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 36,093 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.27%.

2013 · 36K20102024
Del Rio city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

34,678

Population (2024)

36,006

Population (2010)

36,093

Peak (2013)

-0.27%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201036,006
201136,016
201236,036
201336,093
201435,940
201535,896
201635,874
201735,905
201835,806
201935,760
202034,719
202134,600
202234,634
202334,686
202434,678

Race & Ethnicity

White61.3%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$59,588

Median Household Income

$27,261

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$143,200

Median Home Value

$892

Median Rent

67.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

74.0%

High School+

20.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

80.3%

Public Transit

2.9%

Work From Home

17.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

11.9%

Foreign Born

33.6%

Non-English at Home

9.6%

Veterans

15.5%

With Disability

81.0%

Health Insurance

90.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management25.3%
Public Administration14.8%
Retail Trade10.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.5%
Manufacturing6.0%
Construction5.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.7%
Agriculture & Mining3.8%
Information3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Del Rio, Texas has a population of 34,638 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 102nd-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in Del Rio, Texas is $59,588, with 15.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Del Rio, Texas is $143,200, with median monthly rent at $892 and a homeownership rate of 67.0%.

The median age in Del Rio, Texas is 33.1 years. The population is 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

The population has declined 3.7% since 2010 (36,006 → 34,678).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.