Rio Bravo
City in Webb County, Texas

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.
- 4,450residents (2020 Census)
- 449 ftelevation · 137 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 6,848 / sq mipopulation density
- 78046ZIP code
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 had 4,450 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,450 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,848 per sq mi (2,644 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rio Bravo at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Webb County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,450 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.65 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.3647° N, 99.4845° W |
| ZIP code | 78046 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4862138 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rio Bravo
- El Cenizo2.5 mi SW
- La Presa4.0 mi NE
- Tanquecitos South Acres II10.3 mi NE
- Los Altos10.6 mi NE
- Tanquecitos South Acres10.8 mi NE
- San Carlos I11.0 mi NE
- Laredo Ranchettes West11.1 mi NE
- San Carlos II11.3 mi NE
- Ranchitos East11.3 mi NE
- Laredo Ranchettes11.6 mi NE
- Laredo13.5 mi N
- Pueblo Nuevo13.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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