Del Rio, Texas Income Statistics
Del Rio Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Del Rio Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Del Rio | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,505 | $78,939 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $46,295 | $56,913 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.9% | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 6.2% | 13.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 3.7% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Del Rio is about 18% lower than in Texas. Income has been growing faster in Del Rio (5.9%/yr) than in Texas (4.6%/yr).
About 6% of adults in Del Rio earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Texas average of 13%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Del Rio, Texas grew by 103.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $64,505 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.9% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Del Rio
| Metric | Del Rio | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.570 | 0.570 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $57,916 | $66,147 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $47,848 | $53,058 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 17.4% | 19.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Del Rio, it is 0.570, about the same as Texas's 0.570, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 21% more than women's income in Del Rio, Texas. Over a 35-year career, a 21% wage gap accumulates to roughly $352,380 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Del Rio, Texas has narrowed from about 37% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 41% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,456 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Del Rio | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 6.3% | 14.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 15 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 509 people are unemployed in Del Rio, Texas.
The average commute time in Del Rio is 15 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Texas.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Del Rio, Texas has fallen from 10.8% to 4.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 12.4% in 2012 and fell as low as 3.2% in 2022.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Del Rio, Texas has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Texas, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Del Rio, Texas.
How Rich Is Del Rio, Texas?
Del Rio has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $64,505, about 18% lower than the Texas average of $78,939.
How has median household income changed in Del Rio, Texas?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Del Rio, Texas rose 104%, from $31,647 to $64,505. Over the same years, income here outpaced Texas as a whole: +104% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Del Rio in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Del Rio, Texas was $56,348, up 3% from $54,740 in 2022. The Texas median that year was $76,528.
What was the median household income in Del Rio in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Del Rio, Texas was $44,020. By 2024 it had risen 47% to $64,505.
What is the Gini coefficient in Del Rio, Texas?
The Gini coefficient in Del Rio is 0.570. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Del Rio, Texas?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Del Rio, Texas has narrowed from about 37% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 41% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,456 since 2009.
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