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Placedo, TX
Census-designated place in Victoria County, Texas.
Population
539
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
964
ZIP codes
0
Placedo and its ZIP codes
Placedo at a glance
- Placedo is about 8.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $45,900 (84% below Texas).
Local data for Placedo, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Placedo, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
24.1%
Median home value
$45,900
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
40.1
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (193), Irish Americans (65), German Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Victoria County. PPP loans are for Placedo.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,948
36,854 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,988
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$711M
FY 2026, $7,789 per person
How people get to work
Placedo, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone46.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked37.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.7%
Environment and hazard risk
Placedo, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
514
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
939
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 45°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Placedo, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.8%
U.S. 11.1% +12.7 pts
Cities near Placedo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BloomingtonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.6 |
| InezCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 59.6 |
| Port LavacaCity | 13 mi | 10.2 |
| VictoriaCity | 13 mi | 37.2 |
| VanderbiltCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Point ComfortCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| TivoliCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Quail CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| Alamo BeachCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Magnolia BeachCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| LolitaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| SeadriftCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| AustwellCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| EdnaCity | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| La WardCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Placedo, TX in?
- Placedo is in Victoria County, Texas.
- What is the population of Placedo, TX?
- About 539 people live in Placedo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Placedo?
- Nearby places include Bloomington (5.1 mi), Inez (13 mi), Port Lavaca (13 mi), Victoria (13 mi), Vanderbilt (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023