Chula Vista (Cameron County), Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 284, Chula Vista (Cameron County)'s ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Chula Vista (Cameron County) is a small community located in Texas, within Cameron County. The total population is 284. It ranks as the 1462nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chula Vista (Cameron County) is 41.9 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 38.4% of the population under 18, Chula Vista (Cameron County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 25.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chula Vista (Cameron County) is $19,628. This is 75% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 76% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 87.3%. This is 533% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 51.6%. This is 879% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chula Vista (Cameron County) is Hispanic or Latino, making up 81.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 18.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (18.7%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (81.3% vs 39.7%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 53.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chula Vista (Cameron County), Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.