Rancho Viejo, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rancho Viejo, Texas had a total population of 238, the 1522nd 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
- Unemployment rate of 15.9% is notably above the national average.
Rancho Viejo Quick Facts
How Rancho Viejo 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 | 166 | 238 | +43.4% |
How Rancho Viejo 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+)
Rancho Viejo Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Starr County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home 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
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Seca | 239 | $39,179 | $49,900 | 10.7% | 7.1% |
| Progreso Lakes | 240 | $82,917 | $219,700 | 38.8% | 0.0% |
| Barry | 236 | $67,500 | $164,800 | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| Bynum | 236 | $83,750 | $108,300 | 18.3% | 5.5% |
| Industry | 235 | $61,250 | $294,400 | 32.2% | 3.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 238, Rancho Viejo'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 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 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. 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 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, 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, Texas?
Rancho Viejo, 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, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Rancho Viejo — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Rancho Viejo, TX?
The ACS sample for Rancho Viejo 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, Texas?
Rancho Viejo'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, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Rancho Viejo — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Rancho Viejo, Texas?
15.9% of adults (25+) in Rancho Viejo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.