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Salineño, TX
Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas.
Population
51
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
750
ZIP codes
0
Salineño and its ZIP codes
Salineño at a glance
- Salineño is about 6.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Starr County. PPP loans are for Salineño.
Unemployment rate
8.3%
Sep 2026, -1.5 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
Salineño, 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
102° / 49°F
19.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salineño, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
39.6%
U.S. 11.1% +28.5 pts
Cities near Salineño
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jardin de San JulianCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0 |
| Salineño NorthCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| La Loma de FalconCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Los ArrierosCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| FalconaireCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| La MinitaCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.5 |
| IndioCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.3 |
| ChapenoCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Falcon HeightsCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| H. Cuellar EstatesCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Lago VistaCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Falcon VillageCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| FrontonCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Los LobosCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| SunsetCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| SandovalCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salineño, TX in?
- Salineño is in Starr County, Texas.
- What is the population of Salineño, TX?
- About 51 people live in Salineño, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salineño?
- Nearby places include Jardin de San Julian (1 mi), Salineño North (1.6 mi), La Loma de Falcon (1.7 mi), Los Arrieros (1.8 mi), Falconaire (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023