Ranchette Estates, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ranchette Estates, Texas had a total population of 229, the 1530th largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Ranchette Estates Quick Facts
How Ranchette Estates Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 220 | 229 | +4.1% |
How Ranchette Estates Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Ranchette Estates Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Willacy County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymondville | 10,185 | $51,442 | 31.0% | $52,200 |
| Lyford | 2,054 | $56,071 | 20.8% | $59,400 |
| Lasara | 1,467 | N/A | 16.5% | $57,700 |
| Sebastian | 1,021 | $22,786 | 38.0% | $35,900 |
| Los Angeles | 553 | N/A | 9.7% | N/A |
| San Perlita | 462 | $74,688 | 19.7% | $56,600 |
| Port Mansfield | 245 | N/A | 10.9% | N/A |
| Zapata Ranch | 190 | $111,270 | 3.2% | N/A |
| Santa Monica | 98 | $89,375 | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Ranchette Estates
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadler | 230 | $48,750 | N/A | 12.2% | 7.4% |
| Rochester | 228 | $31,827 | $55,000 | 7.5% | 31.6% |
| Alfred | 227 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Morgan's Point | 233 | $76,250 | $425,000 | 35.6% | 20.6% |
| Industry | 235 | $61,250 | $294,400 | 32.2% | 3.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 229, Ranchette Estates'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
Ranchette Estates is a small community located in Texas, within Willacy County. The total population is 229. It ranks as the 1530th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ranchette Estates is 28.8 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Ranchette Estates. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ranchette Estates, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Ranchette Estates was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
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 73.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Ranchette Estates, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ranchette Estates, Texas?
Ranchette Estates, Texas has a population of 229 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ranchette Estates, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Ranchette Estates — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ranchette Estates, TX?
The ACS sample for Ranchette Estates recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Ranchette Estates, Texas?
Ranchette Estates's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ranchette Estates, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Ranchette Estates — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Ranchette Estates, Texas?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Ranchette Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.