Rio Bravo

City in Webb County, Texas

Aerial view of Rio Bravo, Texas
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Rio Bravo is a city in Webb County, Texas, with 4,450 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 449 ft (137 m) above sea level. The nearest town is El Cenizo, 2.5 miles SW.

About Rio Bravo

Rio Bravo is a city in Webb County, in the American state of Texas. It lies sixteen miles south of Laredo on Highway 83, on the left bank of the Rio Grande (Spanish: Rio Bravo). Founded in 1982 by Cecil McDonald, a property developer who also founded neighboring El Cenizo, Rio Bravo was incorporated as a city in 1989. It had a population of 4,450 at the time of the 2020 census.

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Living in Rio Bravo

Median household income
$45,864
Median home value
$77,400
Median rent
$724/mo
Median age
25.2
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Rio Bravo, TX population

Rio Bravo had 4,450 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,450
Density6,848 per sq mi (2,644 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Rio Bravo at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyWebb County
TypeCity
Population4,450 (2020)
Land area0.65 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Coordinates27.3647° N, 99.4845° W
ZIP code78046
Census code (GEOID)4862138

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Frequently asked questions about Rio Bravo

What county is Rio Bravo in?

Rio Bravo is in Webb County, Texas.

What is the population of Rio Bravo, TX?

4,450 people lived in Rio Bravo at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Rio Bravo, TX?

The ZIP code of Rio Bravo is 78046.

What is the elevation of Rio Bravo?

449 feet (137 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Rio Bravo?

El Cenizo (2.5 mi), La Presa (4.0 mi), Tanquecitos South Acres II (10.3 mi), Los Altos (10.6 mi), Tanquecitos South Acres (10.8 mi).

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