Rio Hondo

City in Cameron County, Texas

Aerial view of Rio Hondo, Texas
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Rio Hondo is a city in Cameron County, Texas, with 2,021 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Villa del Sol, 2.9 miles S.

About Rio Hondo

Rio Hondo is a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rio Hondo had a population of 2,021. It may be included as part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas.

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Living in Rio Hondo

Median household income
$35,682
Median home value
$104,000
Median rent
$691/mo
Median age
35.7
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Rio Hondo, TX population

Rio Hondo had 2,021 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,021
Density1,197 per sq mi (462 per km²)

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

Rio Hondo at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyCameron County
TypeCity
Population2,021 (2020)
Land area1.69 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Water area0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²)
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates26.2346° N, 97.5815° W
ZIP code78550
Census code (GEOID)4862180

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Rio Hondo

What county is Rio Hondo in?

Rio Hondo is in Cameron County, Texas.

What is the population of Rio Hondo, TX?

2,021 people lived in Rio Hondo at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Rio Hondo, TX?

The ZIP code of Rio Hondo is 78550.

What is the elevation of Rio Hondo?

26 feet (8 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Rio Hondo?

Villa del Sol (2.9 mi), Arroyo Colorado Estates (3.9 mi), Lozano (3.9 mi), Arroyo Gardens (5.6 mi), La Tina Ranch (6.6 mi).

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