Rio Grande City-Roma, TX Micro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
65,568 Population
1,223.18 Square Miles
53.6 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
28.8 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
32.96%
18 to 34
24.81%
35 to 64
30.81%
65 and Over
11.42%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
49.06%
Female
50.94%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
26.64%
Native
73.36%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
14.49%
2000 to 2009
15.54%
1990 to 1999
21.86%
Before 1990
48.11%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
41.25%
High School Grad or Higher
58.75%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.27%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.63%
Dropped Out
4.37%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
7.72%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$16,137
Median Household Income
$33,334
Gini Index
0.51
Unemployment Rate
Employed
87.9%
Unemployed
12.1%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
32.61%
Population Under 18
Poverty
42.72%
Non-poverty
57.28%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
31.4%
Non-poverty
68.6%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
27 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
33.79%
With Health Insurance Coverage
66.21%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
3.49
Number of Households
18,599
Marital Status
Single
51.04%
Married
48.96%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
39.63%
Now Married
50.79%
Widowed
2.19%
Divorced
7.39%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
32.64%
Now Married
47.25%
Widowed
10.98%
Divorced
9.13%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.22%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
22,551
Occupancy Status
Occupied
82.48%
Vacant
17.52%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
74.29%
Renter Occupied
25.71%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
10.43%
For Sale
4.81%
Other
84.77%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1991
Types of Structures
Single Unit
81.71%
Multi Unit
8.4%
Mobile Home
9.78%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.11%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
18.82%
Without Mortgage
81.18%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$80,300
Median Gross Rent
$599
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
8.73%