Rio Grande City, TX is a vibrant community located in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. It has a population of 15,494 with a population density of 1,272 people per square mile. There are many local businesses and organizations that contribute to the local economy and culture. Some notable ones include La Norteña Bakery, Don Chano Mexican Restaurant, La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, Delia’s Tamales & Tacos, and Jaxon's Juice Bar. Residents have access to year-round outdoor activities such as bird watching sightings at Resaca de la Palma State Park and fishing trips on the nearby Rio Grande River. Other cultural activities include visiting World Birding Center, which celebrates International Migratory Bird Day every April; or attending local sporting events such as baseball games at RGC Stadium or football games at Aztec Field.
The population in Rio Grande City is 15,494. There are 1,365 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rio Grande City is 29.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rio Grande City is 3.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rio Grande City
- 46.8% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 44.0% are married with children
- 26.2% have children, but are single
Race in Rio Grande City
- 0.7% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 99.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander