Rio Hondo, Texas
Rio Hondo: City in Texas, USA
About
Rio Hondo is a city located in the county of Cameron in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,356 and a population density of 501 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,639 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rio Hondo
| Population : | 2,639 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Cameron County |
| Postal code : | 78583 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 956 |
| Area : | 4.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:00:17 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 561 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rio Hondo is located at 26°14'7"N 97°34'55"W (26.2353500, -97.5819300).
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Demographics
The population of Rio Hondo increased by 10.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,356 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,425 | 2.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,426 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,418 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,419 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,430 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,600 | 6.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,744 | 5.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,723 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,707 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,639 | -2.58% | estimation process |
People born in Rio Hondo (1)
American football player Roberto Garza was born in Rio Hondo
Schools in Rio Hondo
College & universities near Rio Hondo, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 459985 | Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen | Harlingen (TX) | 78550 |
| 407683 | UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen | Harlingen (TX) | 78550-5034 |
| 455974 | South Texas Training Center | San Benito (TX) | 78586 |
| 456922 | South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville | Brownsville (TX) | 78520 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rio Hondo, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGN | Harlingen, Texas | 215 E. Monroe Ave. | BUS |
| BSV | Brownsville, Texas | 1134 E. St. Charles Street | BUS |
| MEN | McAllen, Texas | 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business | BUS |
Post offices near Rio Hondo
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Hond Post Office | Rio Hondo (TX) | 78583 |
Other cities in Cameron County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cameron County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 183,428 | The southernmost city in Texas. |
| Harlingen | 65,176 | The most populous city in Cameron County, Texas. |
| San Benito | 24,085 | In Cameron County, Texas, USA, San Benito is a town. |
| Los Fresnos | 7,826 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| La Feria | 7,240 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Cameron Park | 6,963 | Census designated place |
| Cameron Park Colonia | 6,963 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America |
| Port Isabel | 6,226 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Primera | 5,271 | Town of the United States |
| Laureles | 3,692 | Census designated place in Texas, USA |
| Laguna Heights | 3,488 | Place in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Laguna Vista | 3,217 | Town of the United States |
| Combes | 3,037 | Town of the United States |
| La Paloma | 2,903 | La Paloma, in Cameron County, Texas, United States, is a census-designated place (CDP). |
| South Padre Island | 2,752 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Santa Rosa | 2,684 | The town of Cameron County, Texas, U. |
Distance to Other Cities
Rio Hondo distances to largest Texas cities
