Rio Grande, Ohio
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Rio Grande is a village located in Gallia County, Ohio. The town's name is pronounced "rye-o grand" rather than the Spanish pronunciation. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 915. Rio Grande is home to the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College and the first Bob Evans restaurant.
Geography
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Location of Rio Grande, Ohio
Rio Grande is located at 38°53'1" North, 82°22'48" West (38.883731, -82.379968)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²). 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.83% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 915 people, 232 households, and 145 families residing in the village. The population density is 294.4/km² (764.1/mi²). There are 277 housing units at an average density of 89.1/km² (231.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 90.82% White, 4.04% African American, 1.09% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. 0.87% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 232 households out of which 35.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% are married couples living together, 22.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% are non-families. 26.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.82.
In the village the population is spread out with 15.8% under the age of 18, 53.3% from 18 to 24, 15.6% from 25 to 44, 10.8% from 45 to 64, and 4.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 21 years. For every 100 females there are 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $16,932, and the median income for a family is $29,167. Males have a median income of $25,139 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the village is $10,822. 35.9% of the population and 32.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 40.9% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.