This asset inventory is a project of Santa Cruz County Economic Development
Rio Rico is a Census Designated Place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Rio Rico, Arizona
ASSET INVENTORY
Population Estimates and Projections
2018: 20,991
2020: 21,571
2030: 24,282
2040: 26,475
2050: 28,090
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age Groups
Under 5: 8.6%
5 to 9: 9.2%
10 to 14: 10.2%
15 to 19: 9.5%
20 to 24: 5.4%
25 to 29: 5.5%
30 to 34: 6.2%
35 to 39: 7.2%
40 to 44: 7.5%
45 to 49: 7.2%
50 to 54: 6.4%
55 to 59: 5.3%
60 to 64: 4.1%
65 to 69: 3.1%
70 to 74: 2.1%
75 to 79: 1.1%
80 to 84: 0.6%
85 and over: 0.7%
Median age (years): 31.3
16 years and over: 70.0%
18 years and over: 65.8%
21 years and over: 61.2%
62 and over: 9.9%
65 and over: 7.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Race & Ethnicity
White: 71.0%
Black or African American: 0.4%
American Indian & Alaska Native: 0.6%
Asian: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Some other race (including 2 or more races): 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 85.3%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 8.4%
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 11.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 26.5%
Some college (no degree): 25.2%
Associate’s degree: 6.7%
Bachelor’s degree: 16.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
High school graduate or higher: 80.4%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.0%
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Income
Median Household Income: $48,977
Per Capita Income: $20,132
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Poverty
Individuals: 15.8%
Families: 13.3%
Children: 19.2%
Seniors: 16.0%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Rio Rico, Arizona
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 8,293
Unemployment Rate: 6.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 26.9%
Service: 20.9%
Sales & office: 30.0%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 11.3%
Production, transportation & material moving: 10.9%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 2.0%
Construction: 6.3%
Manufacturing: 6.2%
Wholesale trade: 10.2%
Retail trade: 13.2%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 8.0%
Information: 0.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 5.3%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 4.5%
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 20.5%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 9.4%
Other services (except public administration): 3.2%
Public Administration: 10.8%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Average Travel Time to Work
28.6 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 6,440
Occupied housing units: 92.7%
Vacant housing units: 7.3%
Owner-occupied: 78.7%
Renter-occupied: 21.3%
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.7%
Rental vacancy rate: 4.8%
Median home value: $124,300
Median monthly homeowner cost: $976
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 27.6%
Median gross monthly rent: $858
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 43.0%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Rio Rico, Arizona
Real Estate and Development
Community Development (Building, Planning & Zoning, Airport Development, GIS)
Quality of Life
Health Care
Mariposa Community Health Center
Education
K-12
Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District
Hospitality
Rio Rico, Arizona
Transportation and Shipping
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (54 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (167 mi)
General Aviation Airports
Nogales International Airport (19 mi)
Shipping
Utilities and Telecommunications
Electricity
Natural Gas
Water and Wastewater
Telecommunications
Financial Services
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
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