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El Quiote, TX
Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas.
Population
51
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,004
ZIP codes
0
El Quiote and its ZIP codes
El Quiote at a glance
- El Quiote is about 8.7 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 El Quiote.
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
$2.71B
FY 2026, $41,170 per person
Environment and hazard risk
El Quiote, 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 El Quiote, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
22.6%
U.S. 12.1% +10.5 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
39.9%
U.S. 11.1% +28.8 pts
Cities near El Quiote
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Palo BlancoCensus-designated place | 0.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Los AlvarezCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Campo VerdeCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| AnacuaCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Los BarrerasCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.2 |
| BarreraCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Flor del RioCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Tierra DoradaCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Benjamin PerezCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| SantelCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| La ChuparosaCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| La RositaCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.1 |
| El CenizoCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Los EbanosCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0 |
| Miguel BarreraCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is El Quiote, TX in?
- El Quiote is in Starr County, Texas.
- What is the population of El Quiote, TX?
- About 51 people live in El Quiote, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near El Quiote?
- Nearby places include Palo Blanco (0.4 mi), Los Alvarez (0.6 mi), Campo Verde (0.6 mi), Anacua (0.7 mi), Los Barreras (0.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023