What is the population of Rio Rico, Arizona?

Rio Rico has a population of approximately 22,017 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Rio Rico, Arizona located?

Rio Rico is located in Arizona, United States, at approximate coordinates 31.4982°, -110.9878°.

What is the median household income in Rio Rico?

The median household income in Rio Rico is approximately $61,348 based on the most recent open data.

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Rio Rico

Total population

22,017

Median home value

$224,100

22.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$61,348

Rio Rico$61k

National$74k

Elevation3481 m

Land area161.73 km²

Coordinates31.50°, -110.99°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

3481 m

Area

161.73 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Rio Rico is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. The population is 22,452. The Rio Rico CDP replaced the former CDPs of Rio Rico Northwest, Rio Rico Northeast, Rio Rico Southwest, and Rio Rico Southeast.

History & geography

Geography

Rio Rico is located in Santa Cruz County, north of Nogales at the confluence of Sonoita Creek and the Santa Cruz River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has an area of 62.3 square miles (161.2 km), all land. Rio Rico includes the site of the ghost town of Calabasas, Arizona.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

34.6

Median home value

$224,100

Housing units

7,474

Poverty rate

16.6%

Unemployment

10.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

25.4%

Black

0.1%

Asian

Hispanic

87.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

31.4982

Longitude

-110.9878

Water area

0.19 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

30.5%

Diabetes

12.8%

Adult obesity

34.4%

Binge drinking

15.5%

Adult smoking

11.1%

No leisure activity

29.4%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

1,310,409

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis (S.F.Baird, 1854) · Aves
38,221
Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria (Say, 1822) · Aves
32,992
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
32,821
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
31,438
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
31,232
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus (P.L.Statius Müller, 1776) · Aves
28,906
Common Raven
Corvus corax Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
27,877
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
26,163

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Nogales High School
High · NOGALES · 1,796 students · 23.6:1 ratio
Rio Rico High School
High · Rio Rico · 1,414 students · 25.7:1 ratio
Calabasas School
Elementary · RIO RICO · 1,006 students · 18.3:1 ratio
Desert Shadows Middle School
Middle · Nogales · 760 students · 21.7:1 ratio
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
Elementary · NOGALES · 515 students · 21.5:1 ratio
Coatimundi Middle School
Middle · RIO RICO · 473 students · 18.9:1 ratio
San Cayetano Elementary School
Elementary · RIO RICO · 393 students · 19.6:1 ratio
Mountain View School
Elementary · RIO RICO · 387 students · 20.4:1 ratio