Rio Verde, AZ Demographics

A map of Rio Verde's Population by Race

Rio Verde, Arizona has an estimated population of 2,261, a slight increase from the 2,210 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.4% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rio Verde, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rio Verde has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rio Verde, that probability was 7.4% in 2020 and 8.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rio Verde is ranked the 143rd most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 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 Verde was ranked the 144th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rio Verde's White Population

2,156 residents of Rio Verde, or 95.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rio Verde is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Rio Verde ranks 3rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Verde's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Rio Verde's population has decreased from 96.2% to 95.4%.

Rio Verde is more White than neighboring Fountain Hills (88.3% White), Scottsdale (77.1% White), Mesa (60.1% White), and Cave Creek (88.3% White). Rio Verde is less White than neighboring Carefree (97% White).

Rio Verde's Black Population

0 residents of Rio Verde, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rio Verde is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Rio Verde ranks 286th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

Rio Verde is less Black than neighboring Fountain Hills (2.3% Black), Scottsdale (2.1% Black), Mesa (3.7% Black), and Cave Creek (1.4% Black).

Rio Verde's Asian Population

0 residents of Rio Verde, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rio Verde is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Rio Verde ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

Rio Verde is less Asian than neighboring Fountain Hills (2.1% Asian), Scottsdale (4.9% Asian), Carefree (1.5% Asian), Mesa (2.4% Asian), and Cave Creek (1.2% Asian).

Rio Verde's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Rio Verde, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rio Verde is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Rio Verde ranks 406th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Verde's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Rio Verde's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Rio Verde is more Hispanic than neighboring Carefree (1% Hispanic). Rio Verde is less Hispanic than neighboring Fountain Hills (3.6% Hispanic), Scottsdale (10.6% Hispanic), Mesa (26.9% Hispanic), and Cave Creek (4% Hispanic).

Rio Verde's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rio Verde, 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 Verde is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Rio Verde ranks 406th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Verde's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rio Verde's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Rio Verde is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fountain Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), Scottsdale (1.3% Native American/Other), Mesa (2% Native American/Other), and Cave Creek (1% Native American/Other).

Rio Verde's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Rio Verde, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rio Verde is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rio Verde ranks 334th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Verde's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 111.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Rio Verde's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.3%.

Rio Verde is more Multiracial than neighboring Fountain Hills (3.1% Multiracial), and Carefree (0.5% Multiracial). Rio Verde is less Multiracial than neighboring Scottsdale (4% Multiracial), Mesa (4.8% Multiracial), and Cave Creek (4% 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.