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Rio Hondo Independent School District
Rio Hondo Independent School District is a unified school district in Texas with a community population of 8,086. The median household income is $54,190 and the median age is 38.8.
8,086
Population
97
People / sq mi
$54,190
Median Income
38.8
Median Age
Rio Hondo Independent School District covers 84 sq mi of land at 96.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 26.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$54,190
Median Household Income
$25,247
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$132,700
Median Home Value
$718
Median Rent
82.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
62.3%
High School+
14.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rio Hondo Independent School District serves a community with a population of 8,086 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Texas.
The median household income in Rio Hondo Independent School District is $54,190, with a per capita income of $25,247. The poverty rate is 18.7%.
Rio Hondo Independent School District is 33.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 26.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Rio Hondo Independent School District, 62.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Rio Hondo Independent School District is $132,700, with a median rent of $718. The homeownership rate is 82.5%.
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Data for Rio Hondo Independent School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4837170).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.