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Rancho Viejo (Starr County), Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rancho Viejo (Starr County), Texas had a total population of 238, the 1522nd largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.

Key Takeaways

Rancho Viejo (Starr County) Quick Facts

Population 23890% MOE ±197
Median Household Income N/A
Median Home Value N/A
Poverty Rate 0.0%90% MOE ±6.3 pts
Unemployment Rate 15.9%90% MOE ±21.8 pts
Median Age 28.5 years90% MOE ±2.6 years
Homeownership Rate 85.1%90% MOE ±60.1 pts
Affordability Ratio N/A
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%90% MOE ±27.8 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.4%
Diversity Index 0/100
Population 238 1522nd of 1,795
Median Income N/A
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Median Home Value N/A

How Rancho Viejo (Starr County) Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population147238No clear change (+61.9%)
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Rancho Viejo (Starr County) Compares

Median Household Income

TX
$78,476
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

TX
$283,800
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 0.0%
$25K-$50K 0.0%
$50K-$100K 0.0%
$100K+ 100.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
0.0%
$10K-$15K
0.0%
$15K-$20K
0.0%
$20K-$25K
0.0%
$25K-$30K
0.0%
$30K-$35K
0.0%
$35K-$40K
0.0%
$40K-$45K
0.0%
$45K-$50K
0.0%
$50K-$60K
0.0%
$60K-$75K
0.0%
$75K-$100K
0.0%
$100K-$125K
52.2%
$125K-$150K
0.0%
$150K-$200K
0.0%
$200K+
47.8%

Employment

15.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
86.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
26.9%
18-34
47.9%
35-54
0.0%
55-74
25.2%
75+
0.0%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 0.0%
  • Black: 0.0%
  • Hispanic: 100.0%
  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Other: 0.0%

Diversity Index

0out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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+)

  • < High School: 16.6%
  • HS Diploma: 44.4%
  • Some College: 23.2%
  • Associate's: 0.0%
  • Bachelor's: 15.9%
  • Graduate+: 0.0%

Rancho Viejo (Starr County) Rankings in Texas

#1522 Population of 1,795
N/A Median Income of 1,546
#971 Education of 1,795
N/A Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Starr County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Rio Grande City 15,396 $44,577 30.8% $113,200
Roma 11,545 $24,579 37.1% $94,400
Escobares 2,573 $29,844 44.3% $72,800
Las Lomas 2,154 $24,583 37.0% $87,200
Mikes 1,688 $49,375 19.9% $95,000
La Grulla 1,341 $37,308 19.2% $54,400
Alto Bonito Heights 1,121 $35,625 81.0% N/A
Mi Ranchito Estate 1,091 N/A 9.2% $217,200
Nina 965 $43,553 12.4% N/A
West Alto Bonito 822 $40,896 44.9% $82,300

Cities Similar to Rancho Viejo (Starr County)

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Laguna Seca239$39,179$49,90010.7%7.1%
Progreso Lakes240$82,917$219,70038.8%0.0%
Barry236$67,500$164,80010.1%6.1%
Bynum236$83,750$108,30018.3%5.5%
Industry235$61,250$294,40032.2%3.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 238, Rancho Viejo (Starr 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

Rancho Viejo (Starr County) is a small community located in Texas, within Starr County. The total population is 238. It ranks as the 1522nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rancho Viejo (Starr County) is 28.5 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Rancho Viejo (Starr County). 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 unemployment rate is 15.9%. This is 202% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Rancho Viejo (Starr County) 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

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rancho Viejo (Starr 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Rancho Viejo (Starr County), Texas?

Rancho Viejo (Starr County), Texas has a population of 238 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Rancho Viejo (Starr County), TX?

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Rancho Viejo (Starr County) — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Rancho Viejo (Starr County), TX?

The ACS sample for Rancho Viejo (Starr County) 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 Rancho Viejo (Starr County), Texas?

Rancho Viejo (Starr County)'s population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Rancho Viejo (Starr County), TX?

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Rancho Viejo (Starr County) — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.

How educated is Rancho Viejo (Starr County), Texas?

15.9% of adults (25+) in Rancho Viejo (Starr County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.