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Bluetown, TX
Census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas.
Population
271
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
92
ZIP codes
0
Bluetown and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cameron County. PPP loans are for Bluetown.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,042
154,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,990
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $6,785 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bluetown, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
25.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bluetown, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
22.1%
U.S. 12.1% +10.0 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
41.6%
U.S. 11.1% +30.5 pts
Cities near Bluetown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Iglesia AntiguaCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 2.1 |
| Santa MariaCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.3 |
| RelampagoCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| La FeriaCity | 5.2 mi | 4.4 |
| BixbyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.6 |
| RangervilleVillage | 5.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Los IndiosTown | 6.9 mi | 1.9 |
| La Feria NorthCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| MercedesCity | 7.6 mi | 11.8 |
| SolisCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.6 |
| ProgresoCity | 8.5 mi | 3 |
| Progreso LakesCity | 8.6 mi | 2.1 |
| HeidelbergCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.6 |
| RatamosaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2 |
| Palm ValleyCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Llano GrandeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bluetown, TX in?
- Bluetown is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What is the population of Bluetown, TX?
- About 271 people live in Bluetown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bluetown?
- Nearby places include Iglesia Antigua (1 mi), Santa Maria (1.6 mi), Relampago (5.1 mi), La Feria (5.2 mi), Bixby (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023