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Pena, TX
Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas.
Population
0
Land area
0sq mi
ZIP codes
0
Pena and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Starr County. PPP loans are for Pena.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Pena, 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
Cities near Pena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EscobaresCity | 0.4 mi | 2.7 |
| MoraidaCensus-designated place | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| J.F. VillarealCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Loma VistaCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| North EscobaresCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.7 |
| MesquiteCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| San JuanCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| GarcenoCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Loma Linda WestCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.1 |
| La RositaCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| La ChuparosaCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Miguel BarreraCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| RomaCity | 3.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Tierra DoradaCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| Los EbanosCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pena, TX in?
- Pena is in Starr County, Texas.
- What is the population of Pena, TX?
- About 0 people live in Pena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pena?
- Nearby places include Escobares (0.4 mi), Moraida (0.4 mi), J.F. Villareal (0.6 mi), Loma Vista (0.7 mi), North Escobares (1.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023