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
2017: 20,700
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)
Income
Median Household Income: $48,712
Per Capita Income: $19,621
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 9.2%
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 11.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 25.8%
Some college (no degree): 22.5%
Associate’s degree: 8.7%
Bachelor’s degree: 17.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
High school graduate or higher: 79.5%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.5%
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Poverty
Individuals: 14.0%
Families: 11.8%
Children: 16.2%
Seniors: 12.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Rio Rico, Arizona
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force (2012-2016): 7,919
Unemployment Rate (2012-2016): 7.2%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 30.1%
Service: 18.6%
Sales & office: 28.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 10.7%
Production, transportation & material moving: 11.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 1.8%
Construction: 6.3%
Manufacturing: 7.1%
Wholesale trade: 10.8%
Retail trade: 14.0%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 7.4%
Information: 0.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 5.5%
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 21.1%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 6.3%
Other services (except public administration): 3.2%
Public Administration: 11.1%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 6,262
Occupied housing units: 92.7%
Vacant housing units: 7.3%
Owner-occupied: 77.9%
Renter-occupied: 22.1%
Homeowner vacancy rate: 3.3%
Rental vacancy rate: 5.2%
Median home value: $122,400
Median monthly homeowner cost: $975
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 28.0%
Median gross monthly rent: $819
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 36.9%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Average Travel Time to Work
26.6 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Rio Rico, Arizona
Business Sites
Community Development (Building, Planning & Zoning, Airport Development, GIS)
Hospitality
Education
K-12
Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District
Utilities
Electricity
Natural Gas
Telecommunications
Water and Wastewater
Financial Services
Rio Rico, Arizona
Quality of Life
Mariposa Community Health Center
Transportation
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)
Express Shipping Providers
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
Census Data
This asset inventory is a project of Santa Cruz County Economic Development
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