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B and E, TX
Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas.
Population
169
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,425
ZIP codes
0
B and E and its ZIP codes
B and E at a glance
- B and E is about 21 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Starr County. PPP loans are for B and E.
Unemployment rate
9.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,877
15,052 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$34,180
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $41,170 per person
Environment and hazard risk
B and E, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
549
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
152
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 45°F
22.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in B and E, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
41.4%
U.S. 11.1% +30.3 pts
Cities near B and E
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Garza-Salinas IICensus-designated place | 0.4 mi | 0.1 |
| La PuertaCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Santa CruzCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| El ChaparralCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Santa RosaCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| El RefugioCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Amada AcresCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| CamargitoCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| ChaparritoCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.1 |
| La CasitaCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Las LomasCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.4 |
| El MesquiteCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Valle HermosoCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Olivia Lopez de GutierrezCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0 |
| Manuel GarciaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| El Rancho VelaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is B and E, TX in?
- B and E is in Starr County, Texas.
- What is the population of B and E, TX?
- About 169 people live in B and E, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near B and E?
- Nearby places include Garza-Salinas II (0.4 mi), La Puerta (0.7 mi), Santa Cruz (0.8 mi), El Chaparral (0.9 mi), Santa Rosa (1.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023