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Lago, TX
Census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas.
Population
85
Land area
0sq mi
People per sq mi
1,815
ZIP codes
0
Lago and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cameron County. PPP loans are for Lago.
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
$2.9B
FY 2026, $6,785 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lago, 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
97° / 51°F
28.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lago, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
29.9%
U.S. 12.1% +17.8 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
44.9%
U.S. 11.1% +33.8 pts
Cities near Lago
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San BenitoCity | 1.6 mi | 15.8 |
| PalmerCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Rice TractsCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.9 |
| El Camino AngostoCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| La PalomaCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Green Valley FarmsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3.9 |
| Encantada-Ranchito-El CalabozCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Rancho ViejoTown | 5 mi | 2.1 |
| OlmitoCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Arroyo Colorado EstatesCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Los IndiosTown | 6.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Indian LakeTown | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Los FresnosCity | 7.1 mi | 4.4 |
| HarlingenCity | 7.3 mi | 40.3 |
| Villa del SolCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| San PedroCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lago, TX in?
- Lago is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What is the population of Lago, TX?
- About 85 people live in Lago, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lago?
- Nearby places include San Benito (1.6 mi), Palmer (1.8 mi), Rice Tracts (2.5 mi), El Camino Angosto (2.5 mi), La Paloma (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023