Rio Grande City, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Rio Grande City, Texas is 15,258 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 206th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $41,369, the median home value is $113,400, and the median age is 28.5.
The population has grown 12.1% since 2010 (13,846 → 15,526).
15,258
Population
1344
People / sq mi
$41,369
Median Income
$113,400
Median Home Value
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Rio Grande City covers 11.4 sq mi of land at 1344 people per square mile.
About Rio Grande City, TX
The poverty rate is what most separates Rio Grande City from the typical city: 30.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 15,258 residents, Rio Grande City is a city in Texas.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $41,369, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 30.5%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $113,400, with typical rent around $742.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.0% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Rio Grande City: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Rio Grande City city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Rio Grande City city had a population of 13,846 in 2010 and 15,526 in 2024, a 12.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,526 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.83%.
15,526
Population (2024)
13,846
Population (2010)
15,526
Peak (2024)
0.83%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,846 |
| 2011 | 13,943 |
| 2012 | 14,009 |
| 2013 | 14,100 |
| 2014 | 14,216 |
| 2015 | 14,330 |
| 2016 | 14,403 |
| 2017 | 14,434 |
| 2018 | 14,443 |
| 2019 | 14,511 |
| 2020 | 15,341 |
| 2021 | 15,351 |
| 2022 | 15,347 |
| 2023 | 15,445 |
| 2024 | 15,526 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$41,369
Median Household Income
$18,564
Per Capita Income
30.5%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$113,400
Median Home Value
$742
Median Rent
69.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
68.8%
High School+
18.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
78.2%
Public Transit
7.0%
Work From Home
19.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
4.5%
Foreign Born
10.3%
Non-English at Home
1.9%
Veterans
14.3%
With Disability
69.0%
Health Insurance
93.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 41.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.3% |
| Construction | 8.6% |
| Retail Trade | 7.2% |
| Public Administration | 6.1% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 3.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 1.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rio Grande City, Texas has a population of 15,258 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 206th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Rio Grande City, Texas is $41,369, with 30.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Rio Grande City, Texas is $113,400, with median monthly rent at $742 and a homeownership rate of 69.5%.
The median age in Rio Grande City, Texas is 28.5 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The population has grown 12.1% since 2010 (13,846 → 15,526).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.