F
43%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
30%
Household income NAT. AVG.
93%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
Search Homes for Sale
IndexRio Grande CityTexasNational
Income per capita$16,990$27,828$29,829
Median household income$38,542$54,727$55,322
Median income owner occupied$41,047$70,980$70,586
Median income renter occupied$15,460$36,330$35,192
Median earnings male$22,785$36,153$36,919
Median earnings female$19,675$25,035$26,250
Unemployment rate9.0%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level29.6%16.7%15.1%
New Real Estate Listings in Rio Grande City Area
Search Homes for Sale in Rio Grande City, TX

Key findings

  • The income per capita in Rio Grande City is 43% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Rio Grande City is 30% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Rio Grande City is 93% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Rio Grande City is 96% higher than the national average

Compare Rio Grande City, TX Employment

      vs

      Best Places for Employment in and Around Rio Grande City

      See all the best places to live around Rio Grande City
      How would you rate the job market in Rio Grande City?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      How accessible is public transit in Rio Grande City?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Rio Grande City poll results

      am i middle class

      $
      Input your household income
      $25,692 $38,542 $77,084
      City
      $36,481 $54,727 $109,454
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Rio Grande City median earnings by income bracket

      Rio Grande City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry12.8%12.8%
      Manufacturing sector3.7%3.7%
      Financial & insurance services1.6%1.6%
      Wholesale & retail services13.8%13.8%
      Public administration2.9%2.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities15.5%15.5%
      Education, health & social services17.2%17.2%
      Other29.9%29.9%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      El Rancho Vela, TX890$103,37586.9%
      West Alto Bonito, TX372$45,98716.9%
      Roma Creek, TX448$42,79422.6%
      El Refugio, TX512$39,00029.5%
      La Grulla, TX1,513$38,65430.1%
      Rio Grande City, TX14,411$38,54230.3%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Mont-Laurier, QC14,402n/a 
      Morris, IL14,420$61,41911.0%
      South Stormont, ON14,401n/a 
      Hartselle, AL14,421$56,3231.8%
      Sterling, CO14,421$40,95626.0%
      Rio Grande City, TX14,411$38,54230.3%
      Source: The Rio Grande City, TX employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).