Rio Vista, Texas facts for kids
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Rio Vista, Texas
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Downtown Rio Vista, September 2018
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Location in Johnson County and the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,008 |
| • Density | 951/sq mi (367.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76093
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| Area code(s) | 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-62240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410956 |
Rio Vista is a small city located in Johnson County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,008 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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Where is Rio Vista Located?
Rio Vista is found in the southern part of Johnson County. A main road, Texas State Highway 174, runs along the west side of the city. This highway can take you north about 8 miles (13 km) to Cleburne, which is the main city of the county. If you go southwest about 30 miles (48 km), you'll reach Meridian.
How Big is Rio Vista?
The city of Rio Vista covers a total area of about 2.7 square kilometers (1.06 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part (about 0.29%) being water. The water in the city eventually flows into the Nolan River. The Nolan River is a smaller river that joins the larger Brazos River.
Who Lives in Rio Vista?
The number of people living in Rio Vista has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 284 | — | |
| 1970 | 370 | 30.3% | |
| 1980 | 509 | 37.6% | |
| 1990 | 541 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 656 | 21.3% | |
| 2010 | 873 | 33.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,008 | 15.5% | |
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What is the Population Makeup?
In 2020, there were 1,008 people living in Rio Vista. These people made up 418 households and 331 families. The table below shows the different groups of people living in Rio Vista based on the 2020 census.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (Not Hispanic or Latino) | 824 | 81.75% |
| Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) | 4 | 0.4% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) | 5 | 0.5% |
| Some Other Race (Not Hispanic or Latino) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (Not Hispanic or Latino) | 39 | 3.87% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 135 | 13.39% |
| Total | 1,008 |
Education in Rio Vista
Students in Rio Vista attend schools that are part of the Rio Vista Independent School District. This school district is responsible for providing education to all the children living in the city.
