Rio Hondo City, Texas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1942 residents, 588 households, and 476 families in the city. The population density was 1394.3 people per square mile (538.34/kmē), it is the 367th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Texas. There were 787 housing units at an average density of 566.2 per square mile (218.61/kmē). It has an average household size was 3.3 persons, and the average family size was 3.78 persons. In the city Age distribution was 32.7% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 106.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 115 females. The median age of the city's population was 32.3 years, The median age of males was 29.9 years, for females the median age was 34.2 years. The racial makeup of the city was 1499 White, 1 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, 5 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 33 from two or more races and 398 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26250, making its Texas's 443rd lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $27941, making its Texas's 294th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $9871, making it the 221st poorest city by per capita income among the Texas. The median income of city was $14489, The median income for males was $16223 versus $11969 for females.
In 2000, 664 pupils and students, of which 50.45% are male and 49.55% are female, 34.19% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.97% nursery or pri school, 4.07% kindergarten, 45.03% elementary school, 28.61% high school and 17.32% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1942 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1995 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1999 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2018 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2051 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2079 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2086 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2094 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2095 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2107 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2128 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Elementary school | 153 | 146 | 299 |
| High school | 93 | 97 | 190 |
| College or graduate school | 56 | 59 | 115 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Hondo city, Texas | $26250 | $27941 | $9871 |
| Cameron County, Texas | $26155 | $27853 | $10960 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |