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Del Rio, TX
City in Val Verde County, Texas.
Population
34,668
Land area
20.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,694
ZIP codes
0
Del Rio and its ZIP codes
Del Rio at a glance
- Del Rio is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 107th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $66,158, 16% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,400 (43% below Texas) and median rent is $895 a month.
Local data for Del Rio, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Del Rio, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,158
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$160,400
Median rent
$895/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (26,171), German Americans (1,380), Irish Americans (1,155).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Val Verde County. PPP loans are for Del Rio.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,136
18,355 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,067
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $33,034 per person
How people get to work
Del Rio, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled14.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Del Rio, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
650
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
189
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
100° / 44°F
19.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Del Rio, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
32.9%
U.S. 11.1% +21.8 pts
Cities near Del Rio
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cienegas TerraceCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Val Verde ParkCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake ViewCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Laughlin AFBCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 6.4 |
| AmistadCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Box CanyonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Fort Clark SpringsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3 |
| BrackettvilleCity | 30 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Del Rio, TX in?
- Del Rio is in Val Verde County, Texas.
- What is the population of Del Rio, TX?
- About 34,668 people live in Del Rio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Del Rio?
- Nearby places include Cienegas Terrace (2.6 mi), Val Verde Park (4.2 mi), Lake View (6.6 mi), Laughlin AFB (7 mi), Amistad (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023