Rio, FL Demographics

A map of Rio's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,081	895	87.7%	91.3%
Multiracial	120	24	9.7%	2.4%
Hispanic	19	38	1.5%	3.9%
Asian	12	6	1.0%	0.6%
Black	0	16	0.0%	1.6%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Rio, Florida has an estimated population of 1,232, a large increase from the 980 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 9.7% Multiracial, 1.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rio, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rio has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rio, that probability was 16.4% in 2020 and 22.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rio is ranked the 758th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rio was ranked the 776th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rio's White Population

1,081 residents of Rio, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rio is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Rio ranks 64th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio's White population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. White residents' share of Rio's population has decreased from 91.3% to 87.7%.

Rio is more White than neighboring Stuart (62.5% White), Jensen Beach (84.9% White), and Ocean Breeze (82.4% White). Rio is less White than neighboring North River Shores (91.4% White), and Sewall's Point (90% White).

Rio's Black Population

0 residents of Rio, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rio is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Rio ranks 705th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rio's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Rio is less Black than neighboring Stuart (12% Black), and Jensen Beach (0.7% Black).

Rio's Asian Population

12 residents of Rio, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rio is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Rio ranks 724th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Rio is more Asian than neighboring Ocean Breeze (0% Asian), and Sewall's Point (0% Asian). Rio is less Asian than neighboring Stuart (1.1% Asian), and Jensen Beach (3.4% Asian).

Rio's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Rio, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rio is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Rio ranks 845th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rio's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.5%.

Rio is less Hispanic than neighboring Stuart (21.3% Hispanic), Jensen Beach (8.3% Hispanic), Ocean Breeze (2.1% Hispanic), North River Shores (3.7% Hispanic), and Sewall's Point (7.7% Hispanic).

Rio's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rio, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rio is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Rio ranks 919th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rio is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stuart (0.4% Native American/Other), Jensen Beach (0.2% Native American/Other), and Sewall's Point (0.9% Native American/Other).

Rio's Multiracial Population

120 residents of Rio, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rio is higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rio ranks 735th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rio's population has increased from 2.4% to 9.7%.

Rio is more Multiracial than neighboring Stuart (2.7% Multiracial), Jensen Beach (2.4% Multiracial), North River Shores (3.8% Multiracial), and Sewall's Point (1.4% Multiracial). Rio is less Multiracial than neighboring Ocean Breeze (15.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.