Rio Rico, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Rio Rico, Arizona is 21,798 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 41st-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $63,692, the median home value is $212,600, and the median age is 34.3.
21,798
Population
346
People / sq mi
$63,692
Median Income
$212,600
Median Home Value
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Rio Rico covers 63.1 sq mi of land at 346 people per square mile.
About Rio Rico, AZ
Rio Rico stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US cities, at roughly 346 people per square mile. Rio Rico is a city in Arizona with a population of 21,798. It ranks #41 among cities in Arizona by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $63,692, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 16.6% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $212,600, with typical rent around $1,049.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 24.4%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 6.2% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% |
Economy & Income
$63,692
Median Household Income
$26,349
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$212,600
Median Home Value
$1,049
Median Rent
82.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
81.9%
High School+
24.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
84.7%
Public Transit
6.2%
Work From Home
27.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.9%
Foreign Born
20.4%
Non-English at Home
5.3%
Veterans
9.9%
With Disability
89.1%
Health Insurance
97.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.1% |
| Retail Trade | 13.0% |
| Public Administration | 12.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 4.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rio Rico, Arizona has a population of 21,798 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 41st-largest city in Arizona.
The median household income in Rio Rico, Arizona is $63,692, with 16.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Rio Rico, Arizona is $212,600, with median monthly rent at $1,049 and a homeownership rate of 82.4%.
The median age in Rio Rico, Arizona is 34.3 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.