ASSET INVENTORY
This asset inventory is a service of Santa Cruz County (Economic Development)
Rio Rico is a Census Designated Place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Rio Rico, AZ
Population Estimates & Projections
2019: 21,512
2025: 22,908
2035: 24,826
2045: 26,026
2055: 26,762
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: 914 (7.8%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 1,286 (10.9%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 3,375 (28.6%)
Some college (no degree): 2,957 (25.1%)
Associate’s degree: 850 (7.2%)
Bachelor’s degree: 1,630 (13.8%)
Graduate or professional degree: 771 (6.5%)
High school graduate or higher: 9,583 (81.3%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 2,401 (20.4%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 413
Kindergarten: 472
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 2,265
High school (grades 9-12): 1,496
College or graduate school: 1,026
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Income
Median Household Income: $49,592
Per Capita Income: $20,349
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Poverty
Individuals: 16.5%
Families: 12.8%
Children: 22.9%
Seniors: 12.4%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 8,524
Employed: 7,902
Unemployed: 622
Unemployment Rate: 7.3%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 2,033 (25.7%)
Service: 1,721 (21.8%)
Sales & office: 2,341 (29.6%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 1,010 (12.8%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 797 (10.1%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 109 (1.4%)
Construction: 691 (8.7%)
Manufacturing: 382 (4.8%)
Wholesale trade: 684 (8.7%)
Retail trade: 991 (12.5%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 727 (9.2%)
Information: 44 (0.6%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 388 (4.9%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 399 (5.0%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 1,744 (22.1%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 729 (9.2%)
Other services (except public administration): 292 (3.7%)
Public Administration: 722 (9.1%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Average Travel Time to Work
26.0 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 6,592
Occupied housing units: 6,108 (92.7%)
Vacant housing units: 484 (7.3%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.1%
Rental vacancy rate: 4.9%
Owner-occupied: 4,766 (78.0%)
Renter-occupied: 1,342 (22.0%)
Median home value: $138,900
Median monthly homeowner cost: $998*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 1,192 (31.4%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $908
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 585 (47.1%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Real Estate & Development
Commercial Property (For Sale)
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
Transportation & 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 & Telecommunications
Electricity
Natural Gas
Water and Wastewater
Telecommunications
Financial Services
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
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