Rio

Census-designated place in Albemarle County, Virginia

Aerial view of Rio, Virginia
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Rio is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Albemarle County, Virginia, with 2,076 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 463 ft (141 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Charlottesville, 3.0 miles S.

About Rio

Rio ( RY-oh) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It is directly northeast of Charlottesville. As of the 2020 census, Rio had a population of 2,076.

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Median age
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Rio, VA population

Rio had 2,076 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,076
Density3,361 per sq mi (1,298 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Rio at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyAlbemarle County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,076 (2020)
Land area0.62 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Coordinates38.0805° N, 78.4732° W
ZIP code22911
Census code (GEOID)5167288

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Rio

What county is Rio in?

Rio is in Albemarle County, Virginia.

What is the population of Rio, VA?

2,076 people lived in Rio at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Rio, VA?

The ZIP code of Rio is 22911.

What is the elevation of Rio?

463 feet (141 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Rio?

Charlottesville (3.0 mi), Hollymead (3.5 mi), Pantops (3.7 mi), University of Virginia (4.1 mi), Earlysville (5.1 mi).

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