Olmito
Census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas

Olmito is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cameron County, Texas, with 1,021 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rancho Viejo, 1.1 miles NW.
- 1,021residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 1,596 / sq mipopulation density
- 78575ZIP code
About Olmito
Olmito is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. Olmito is Spanish for "little elm". The population was 1,021 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen metropolitan statistical area. Olmito is the self-described "mesquite capital of the world."
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Olmito had 1,021 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,021 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,596 per sq mi (616 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Olmito at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cameron County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,021 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.64 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.0276° N, 97.5400° W |
| ZIP code | 78575 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4853964 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Olmito
- Rancho Viejo1.1 mi NW
- San Pedro4.4 mi SW
- Brownsville4.5 mi SE
- Los Fresnos4.6 mi NE
- Indian Lake4.7 mi NE
- Cameron Park5.5 mi SE
- Rice Tracts5.9 mi W
- Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz6.0 mi W
- Lago6.1 mi NW
- Palmer6.6 mi NW
- Green Valley Farms6.6 mi N
- Orason6.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Olmito
What county is Olmito in?
Olmito is in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the population of Olmito, TX?
1,021 people lived in Olmito at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Olmito, TX?
The ZIP code of Olmito is 78575.
What is the elevation of Olmito?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Olmito?
Rancho Viejo (1.1 mi), San Pedro (4.4 mi), Brownsville (4.5 mi), Los Fresnos (4.6 mi), Indian Lake (4.7 mi).
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