Rio Hondo, TX Demographics

A map of Rio Hondo's Population by Race

Rio Hondo, Texas has an estimated population of 1,865, a decrease from the 2,021 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% Hispanic, 9.1% White, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rio Hondo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rio Hondo is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rio Hondo, that probability was 19.3% in 2020 and 19.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rio Hondo is ranked the 764th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 Hondo was ranked the 704th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rio Hondo's White Population

170 residents of Rio Hondo, or 9.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rio Hondo is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Rio Hondo ranks 1514th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Hondo's White population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of Rio Hondo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.1%.

Rio Hondo is more White than neighboring Villa del Sol (0% White), Arroyo Colorado Estates (0% White), Lozano (0% White), and La Tina Ranch (4% White). Rio Hondo is less White than neighboring Arroyo Gardens (9.6% White).

Rio Hondo's Black Population

0 residents of Rio Hondo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rio Hondo is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Rio Hondo ranks 1429th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Rio Hondo's Asian Population

9 residents of Rio Hondo, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rio Hondo is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Rio Hondo ranks 1133rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Hondo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Asian residents' share of Rio Hondo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Rio Hondo is more Asian than neighboring Villa del Sol (0% Asian), Arroyo Colorado Estates (0% Asian), Lozano (0% Asian), Arroyo Gardens (0% Asian), and La Tina Ranch (0% Asian).

Rio Hondo's Hispanic Population

1,662 residents of Rio Hondo, or 89.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rio Hondo is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rio Hondo ranks 313th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Hondo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Rio Hondo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.1%.

Rio Hondo is less Hispanic than neighboring Villa del Sol (100% Hispanic), Arroyo Colorado Estates (100% Hispanic), Lozano (100% Hispanic), Arroyo Gardens (90.4% Hispanic), and La Tina Ranch (96% Hispanic).

Rio Hondo's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Rio Hondo, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rio Hondo is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rio Hondo ranks 1286th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Hondo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rio Hondo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Rio Hondo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Villa del Sol (0% Native American/Other), Arroyo Colorado Estates (0% Native American/Other), Lozano (0% Native American/Other), Arroyo Gardens (0% Native American/Other), and La Tina Ranch (0% Native American/Other).

Rio Hondo's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Rio Hondo, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rio Hondo is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rio Hondo ranks 1553rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Hondo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rio Hondo's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Rio Hondo is more Multiracial than neighboring Villa del Sol (0% Multiracial), Arroyo Colorado Estates (0% Multiracial), Lozano (0% Multiracial), Arroyo Gardens (0% Multiracial), and La Tina Ranch (0% 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.