Rio Grande, NJ Demographics

A map of Rio Grande's Population by Race

Rio Grande, New Jersey had a population of 3,610 in 2020. It was 70.1% White, 4.7% Black, 2.7% Asian, 17.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rio Grande, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rio Grande is the 355th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Rio Grande's White Population

2,532 residents of Rio Grande identify as White, or 70.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Rio Grande larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rio Grande is ranked #420 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rio Grande is more White than neighboring Whitesboro (49.3% White), and Burleigh (66.7% White). Rio Grande is less White than neighboring Erma (87.7% White), Villas (84.2% White), and West Wildwood (91.7% White).

Rio Grande's Black Population

171 residents of Rio Grande identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rio Grande slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rio Grande is ranked #247 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rio Grande is more Black than neighboring Erma (1.3% Black), Villas (1.9% Black), and West Wildwood (0% Black). Rio Grande is less Black than neighboring Whitesboro (27.7% Black), and Burleigh (10.4% Black).

Rio Grande's Asian Population

99 residents of Rio Grande identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rio Grande slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rio Grande is ranked #380 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rio Grande is more Asian than neighboring Whitesboro (1.6% Asian), Erma (1% Asian), Villas (0.4% Asian), and West Wildwood (0.2% Asian). Rio Grande is less Asian than neighboring Burleigh (3.5% Asian).

Rio Grande's Hispanic Population

629 residents of Rio Grande identify as Hispanic, or 17.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rio Grande roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rio Grande is ranked #159 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rio Grande is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitesboro (14.5% Hispanic), Erma (5.3% Hispanic), Burleigh (15.5% Hispanic), Villas (9.3% Hispanic), and West Wildwood (4.3% Hispanic).

Rio Grande's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Rio Grande identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rio Grande roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rio Grande is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rio Grande is more Native American/Other than neighboring Erma (0.5% Native American/Other), Burleigh (0.5% Native American/Other), Villas (0.4% Native American/Other), and West Wildwood (0.2% Native American/Other). Rio Grande is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitesboro (1.1% Native American/Other).

Rio Grande's Multiracial Population

149 residents of Rio Grande identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rio Grande roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rio Grande is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rio Grande is more Multiracial than neighboring Burleigh (3.3% Multiracial), Villas (3.8% Multiracial), and West Wildwood (3.7% Multiracial). Rio Grande is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitesboro (5.8% Multiracial), and Erma (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.