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Rio Hondo, TX
City in Cameron County, Texas.
Population
1,865
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,104
ZIP codes
0
Rio Hondo and its ZIP codes
Rio Hondo at a glance
- Rio Hondo is about 9.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,682 a year, 55% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,000 (63% below Texas) and median rent is $691 a month.
Local data for Rio Hondo, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rio Hondo, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,682
Poverty rate
26.3%
Median home value
$104,000
Median rent
$691/mo
Homeownership
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,540), German Americans (91), Puerto Ricans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cameron County. PPP loans are for Rio Hondo.
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
$2.86B
FY 2026, $6,785 per person
How people get to work
Rio Hondo, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rio Hondo, 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
96° / 50°F
24.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rio Hondo, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
34.7%
U.S. 11.1% +23.6 pts
Cities near Rio Hondo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Villa del SolCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| LozanoCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Arroyo Colorado EstatesCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Arroyo GardensCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.9 |
| La Tina RanchCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 7 |
| LasanaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Green Valley FarmsCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.9 |
| HarlingenCity | 8.1 mi | 40.3 |
| San BenitoCity | 8.6 mi | 15.8 |
| Santa MonicaCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1 |
| El Camino AngostoCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| CombesTown | 9.4 mi | 3.2 |
| JuarezCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| LaurelesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| LagoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0 |
| Las Palmas IICensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rio Hondo, TX in?
- Rio Hondo is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What is the population of Rio Hondo, TX?
- About 1,865 people live in Rio Hondo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rio Hondo?
- Nearby places include Villa del Sol (2.8 mi), Lozano (3.7 mi), Arroyo Colorado Estates (3.8 mi), Arroyo Gardens (5.1 mi), La Tina Ranch (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023