Ratamosa, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ratamosa, Texas had a total population of 465, the 1294th 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 20.5% is notably above the national average.
Ratamosa Quick Facts
How Ratamosa 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 | 333 | 465 | +39.6% |
| Median home value | $262,000 | $222,800 | -15.0% |
How Ratamosa 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+)
Ratamosa Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Cameron County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 189,177 | $52,130 | 23.7% | $139,900 |
| Harlingen | 72,087 | $53,645 | 25.1% | $140,600 |
| San Benito | 24,709 | $43,639 | 29.7% | $85,300 |
| Los Fresnos | 8,291 | $61,938 | 34.7% | $152,200 |
| La Feria | 6,891 | $45,081 | 25.0% | $106,900 |
| Cameron Park | 5,955 | $36,089 | 44.6% | $74,800 |
| Primera | 5,344 | $80,116 | 13.1% | $160,900 |
| Port Isabel | 5,111 | $32,222 | 34.2% | $182,600 |
| Laureles | 4,224 | $34,771 | 35.4% | $152,400 |
| Laguna Vista | 3,673 | $63,632 | 21.8% | $255,900 |
Cities Similar to Ratamosa
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poynor | 467 | $86,750 | $179,700 | 25.0% | 11.6% |
| Higgins | 462 | $56,477 | $87,100 | 14.0% | 16.2% |
| San Perlita | 462 | $74,688 | $56,600 | 11.6% | 19.7% |
| Rosser | 469 | $127,188 | $277,000 | 11.5% | 0.7% |
| Abbott | 470 | $103,214 | $173,600 | 40.5% | 0.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 465, Ratamosa'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
Ratamosa is a small community located in Texas, within Cameron County. The total population is 465. It ranks as the 1294th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ratamosa is 50.7 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 13.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Ratamosa. 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 20.5%. This is 289% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $222,800. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $283,800. 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Ratamosa is Hispanic or Latino, making up 80.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 19.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (19.4%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (80.7% vs 39.7%).
Education
26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 65.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Ratamosa, 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 Ratamosa, Texas?
Ratamosa, Texas has a population of 465 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ratamosa, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Ratamosa — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ratamosa, TX?
The ACS sample for Ratamosa 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 Ratamosa, Texas?
Ratamosa's population is 19.4% White, 0.0% Black, 80.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ratamosa, TX?
The median home value in Ratamosa is $222,800.
How educated is Ratamosa, Texas?
26.0% of adults (25+) in Ratamosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.