Rio, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rio, Louisiana had a total population of 219, the 433rd largest community in Louisiana. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Louisiana.
Rio Quick Facts
How Rio Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 217 | 219 | +0.9% |
How Rio Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Rio Rankings in Louisiana
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Other Cities in Washington Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa | 10,468 | $30,749 | 39.4% | $97,600 |
| Franklinton | 3,602 | $34,235 | 20.7% | $188,500 |
| Varnado | 425 | $39,250 | 23.3% | $106,300 |
| Angie | 313 | $61,250 | 40.9% | $104,200 |
Cities Similar to Rio
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacassine | 218 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 32.6% |
| Creola | 221 | $61,250 | N/A | 5.3% | 46.8% |
| Pleasure Bend | 217 | $68,958 | $147,700 | 9.2% | 0.0% |
| Hall Summit | 222 | N/A | $93,800 | 26.0% | 15.8% |
| Downsville | 223 | $69,028 | $235,400 | 22.4% | 20.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 219, Rio's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Rio is a small community located in Louisiana, within Washington Parish. The total population is 219. It ranks as the 433rd most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Rio is 13.2 years. This is 65% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 84.5% of the population under 18, Rio has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Rio. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Rio, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Rio was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
38.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Rio in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Rio, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rio, Louisiana?
Rio, Louisiana has a population of 219 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Rio, LA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Rio — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Rio, LA?
The ACS sample for Rio recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Rio, Louisiana?
Rio's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Rio, LA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Rio — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Rio, Louisiana?
38.2% of adults (25+) in Rio hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.