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Arroyo Colorado Estates, TX

Census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas.

Population

856

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

794

ZIP codes

0

Arroyo Colorado Estates and its ZIP codes

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Arroyo Colorado Estates at a glance

  • Arroyo Colorado Estates is about 6.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $34,250, 56% below the Texas median of $78,476.

Housing and community stats

Arroyo Colorado Estates, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$34,250

Poverty rate

49.3%

Homeownership

78.5%

Bachelor's or higher

3.2%

Median age

37.1

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (796), Salvadoran Americans (36).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cameron County. PPP loans are for Arroyo Colorado Estates.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.5%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,042

154,673 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$39,990

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.86B

FY 2026, $6,785 per person

Cameron County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Arroyo Colorado Estates, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.5%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home12.5%

Environment and hazard risk

Arroyo Colorado Estates, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

851

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

12,201

9.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 50°F

24.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arroyo Colorado Estates, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.4%

U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts

Diabetes

18.9%

U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts

Smoking

13.4%

U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

37.9%

U.S. 11.1% +26.8 pts

Cities near Arroyo Colorado Estates

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Villa del SolCensus-designated place2.1 mi0.2
Rio HondoCity3.8 mi1.7
LozanoCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.1
HarlingenCity5 mi40.3
San BenitoCity5.1 mi15.8
Green Valley FarmsCensus-designated place5.5 mi3.9
El Camino AngostoCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.3
LagoCensus-designated place6.7 mi0
Arroyo GardensCensus-designated place6.9 mi3.9
LasanaCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.8
JuarezCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.2
Las Palmas IICensus-designated place8.1 mi0.3
PalmerCensus-designated place8.1 mi1.1
CombesTown8.4 mi3.2
La Tina RanchCensus-designated place8.5 mi7
Palm ValleyCity8.9 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arroyo Colorado Estates, TX in?
Arroyo Colorado Estates is in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the population of Arroyo Colorado Estates, TX?
About 856 people live in Arroyo Colorado Estates, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arroyo Colorado Estates?
Nearby places include Villa del Sol (2.1 mi), Rio Hondo (3.8 mi), Lozano (4.3 mi), Harlingen (5 mi), San Benito (5.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023