Cities & Towns in Starr County, TX
Starr County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 64,266 inhabitants. The county was created 176 years ago in 1848. Its county seat is Rio Grande City.
There are 6 city/town in Starr County, TX. The largest city of Starr County is Rio Grande City with a population of 14,511. Other cities include, Roma population 11,476, Escobares population 2,650, La Grulla population 1,682, La Puerta population 632
Rio Grande City
Rio Grande City, City in Starr County, Texas, United States
Roma
Roma, City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America
Escobares
Escobares, City in Starr County, Texas, United States
Starr County sits on the U.S.-Mexico border in the Rio Grande Valley region of Texas. While it is one of the most rural counties in Texas, it does contain a few notable cities and towns. Here are some of the main communities found within Starr County:
Rio Grande City is the largest city and county seat of Starr County, with a population around 14,000 residents. This border city is located right along the Rio Grande River across from Ciudad Camargo, Mexico. Key attractions include historic architecture in the downtown area, the Rio Grande City Historic Museum, and birdwatching.
Roma is another historic border town located along the Rio Grande River that played an important role in the Mexican American War. With around 11,000 residents, this port city features unique sights like the Roma Historic District and Chapel of La Purísima Concepción.
Escobares is a very small town situated along U.S Highway 83 with just under 1,500 residents. Escobares was founded in 1912 through a land grant and hosts an annual Fall Festival street fair each November.
La Rosita
La Rosita is a tiny census-designated place located south of Rio Grande City with just over 1,200 residents. This rural community contains the Abram Creek Reservoir which offers fishing, boating, and watersports.
Garciasville
Garciasville is the fourth largest community in Starr County, though it contains only about 1,200 residents. It was founded by pioneer settler Martín Garza and holds a parade and community cookout each December.
All Starr County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Starr County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Escobares | City in Starr County, Texas, United States | 2,650 |
| Garceno | Census designated place | 420 |
| La Grulla | City in Starr County, Texas, United States | 1,682 |
| La Puerta | Census designated place | 632 |
| Rio Grande City | City in Starr County, Texas, United States | 14,511 |
| Roma | City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America | 11,476 |
