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The Rio Grande CDP(1) had a population of 2,816 as of July 1, 2021. Rio Grande ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New Jersey. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Rio Grande is located at latitude 39.0146 and longitude -74.8816 in Cape May County. The formal boundaries for the Rio Grande Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 2.46 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Cape May County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 20 feet.

The Rio Grande Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Rio Grande Census Designated Place is located within Township of Middle, a minor civil division (MCD) of Cape May County.

Alternate Unofficial Names for Rio Grande: Hildreths, Riogrande.

  1. A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

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Rio Grande, NJ Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2021)

POPULATION

Total Population 2,816 (100%)
Population in Households 2,789 (99.0%)
Population in Families 2,179 (77.4%)
Population in Group Quarters1 27 ( 1.0%)
Population Density 1,128
Diversity Index2 42
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $55,470
Average Household Income $72,625
% of Income for Mortgage4 20%
Per Capita Income $30,569
Wealth Index5 85
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 1,661 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 972 (58.5%)
Renter Occupied HU 214 (12.9%)
Vacant Housing Units 475 (28.6%)
Median Home Value $267,342
Average Home Value $278,347
Housing Affordability Index3 114
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 1,186
Average Household Size 2.35
Family Households 765
Average Family Size 3
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2010-2021 2021-2026
Population 0.47% -0.32%
Households 0.54% -0.24%
Families 0.4% -0.32%
Median Household Income   1.3%
Per Capita Income   2.46%
Owner Occupied HU   0.04%

Rio Grande, NJ - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Rio Grande to the other 545 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New Jersey by rank and percentile using July 1, 2021 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 354 35th
Population Density # 417 24th
Median Household Income # 487 11th
Housing Affordability Index # 219 40th
Per Capita Income # 473 13th
Diversity Index # 290 47th

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