Demographics & People — Rio Rico, Arizona
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,798 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~22,500 |
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| Median Age | 34.6 |
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| Total Households | 7,049 |
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| Family Households | 5,551 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.09 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4333 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,714 |
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| Black or African American | 27 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 18,879 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 18,672 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 18,019 |
| Other groups | 16,714 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,586 |
| German | 758 |
| Swedish | 478 |
| Italian | 463 |
| Irish | 382 |
| English | 378 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 361 |
Language
| English Only | 4,107 |
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| Spanish | 15,925 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,100 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 791 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,802 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rio Rico, Arizona.
