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Delmita, TX
Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas.
Population
183
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
59
ZIP codes
0
Delmita and its ZIP codes
Delmita at a glance
- Delmita is 49% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Starr County. PPP loans are for Delmita.
Unemployment rate
8.3%
Sep 2026, -1.5 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
Delmita, 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
97° / 47°F
19.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delmita, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
22.8%
U.S. 12.1% +10.7 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
32.3%
U.S. 11.1% +21.2 pts
Cities near Delmita
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San IsidroCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Santa AnnaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| LinnCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 48.6 |
| El BrazilCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Elias-Fela SolisCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Salida del Sol EstatesCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| Citrus CityCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| Eugenio SaenzCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0 |
| EncinoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6.7 |
| La CarlaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| La VictoriaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Sammy MartinezCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| La Coma HeightsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1 |
| GutierrezCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| El SocioCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0 |
| MartinezCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delmita, TX in?
- Delmita is in Starr County, Texas.
- What is the population of Delmita, TX?
- About 183 people live in Delmita, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delmita?
- Nearby places include San Isidro (2.8 mi), Santa Anna (8.9 mi), Linn (19 mi), El Brazil (24 mi), Elias-Fela Solis (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023