Rice Tracts
Census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas

Rice Tracts is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cameron County, Texas, with 733 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Palmer, 0.9 miles NW.
- 733residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 392 / sq mipopulation density
- 78586ZIP code
About Rice Tracts
Rice Tracts is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Rice Tracts had a population of 733.
It is in the southern part of the county, bordered to the north and northeast by Brownsville, to the southeast, south, and southwest by Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, and to the northwest by Palmer. It is 6 miles (10 km) south of San Benito and 15 miles (24 km) northwest of downtown Brownsville.
The Resaca del Rancho Viejo, a southeastward-flowing tributary of the Rio Grande, winds through the northern half of the community.
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Living in Rice Tracts
- Median household income
- $133,472
- Median home value
- $241,000
- Median age
- 35.4
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Rice Tracts had 733 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 733 |
|---|---|
| Density | 392 per sq mi (151 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rice Tracts at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cameron County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 733 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.87 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.0598° N, 97.6273° W |
| ZIP code | 78586 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4861766 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rice Tracts
- Palmer0.9 mi NW
- La Paloma1.8 mi W
- Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz1.8 mi S
- Lago2.1 mi NE
- El Camino Angosto3.7 mi N
- Rancho Viejo4.8 mi E
- San Benito4.9 mi N
- Green Valley Farms5.7 mi NE
- Olmito5.9 mi E
- San Pedro5.9 mi SE
- Los Indios6.7 mi W
- Rangerville7.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rice Tracts
What county is Rice Tracts in?
Rice Tracts is in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the population of Rice Tracts, TX?
733 people lived in Rice Tracts at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rice Tracts, TX?
The ZIP code of Rice Tracts is 78586.
What is the elevation of Rice Tracts?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rice Tracts?
Palmer (0.9 mi), La Paloma (1.8 mi), Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz (1.8 mi), Lago (2.1 mi), El Camino Angosto (3.7 mi).
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