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Olmito, TX
Census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas.
Population
887
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,387
ZIP codes
0
Olmito and its ZIP codes
Olmito at a glance
- Olmito is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Median rent is $1,020 a month.
Local data for Olmito, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Olmito, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
67.3%
Median rent
$1,020/mo
Homeownership
35.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
24.0
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (797), Filipino Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cameron County. PPP loans are for Olmito.
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
How people get to work
Olmito, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.3%
- Carpooled17.8%
- Public transit5.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other22.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Olmito, 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
92° / 51°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Olmito, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.3%
U.S. 11.1% +15.2 pts
Cities near Olmito
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho ViejoTown | 1.5 mi | 2.1 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 4.2 mi | 133.4 |
| San PedroCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Los FresnosCity | 4.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Indian LakeTown | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Cameron ParkCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Encantada-Ranchito-El CalabozCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Rice TractsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.9 |
| LagoCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0 |
| OrasonCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| PalmerCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Green Valley FarmsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.9 |
| LaurelesCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Chula VistaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| La PalomaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Del Mar HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Olmito, TX in?
- Olmito is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What is the population of Olmito, TX?
- About 887 people live in Olmito, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Olmito?
- Nearby places include Rancho Viejo (1.5 mi), Brownsville (4.2 mi), San Pedro (4.2 mi), Los Fresnos (4.3 mi), Indian Lake (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023