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Mikes, TX
Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas.
Population
1,688
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
12,890
ZIP codes
0
Mikes and its ZIP codes
Mikes at a glance
- Mikes is about 112 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,375, 37% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,000 (67% below Texas).
Local data for Mikes, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mikes, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,375
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$95,000
Homeownership
91.8%
Bachelor's or higher
4.1%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,688).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Starr County. PPP loans are for Mikes.
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
How people get to work
Mikes, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.5%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mikes, 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 Mikes, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
43.6%
U.S. 11.1% +32.5 pts
Cities near Mikes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ZarateCensus-designated place | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| E. LopezCensus-designated place | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Alto Bonito HeightsCensus-designated place | 0.5 mi | 0.1 |
| La Paloma RanchettesCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 0.5 |
| RiverenoCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| VillarrealCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Pablo PenaCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| East Alto BonitoCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Narciso PenaCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0 |
| LongoriaCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0 |
| Rafael PenaCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0 |
| Valle VistaCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.1 |
| El CastilloCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| GutierrezCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| El SocioCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Olmito and OlmitoCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mikes, TX in?
- Mikes is in Starr County, Texas.
- What is the population of Mikes, TX?
- About 1,688 people live in Mikes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mikes?
- Nearby places include Zarate (0.4 mi), E. Lopez (0.5 mi), Alto Bonito Heights (0.5 mi), La Paloma Ranchettes (0.6 mi), Rivereno (0.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023