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Rancho Viejo, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Starr
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 233
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
78582

Rancho Viejo is a small community in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It is not an officially incorporated town or city.

Rancho Viejo was created from part of another CDP called La Rosita before the 2010 census. In 2010, its population was 228 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 233 people.

Where is Rancho Viejo?

Rancho Viejo is located in Starr County, Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 26.414259 degrees North latitude and -98.915884 degrees West longitude. This means it is in the southern part of Texas, close to the border with Mexico.

Who Lives in Rancho Viejo?

The population of Rancho Viejo has been counted by the U.S. Census Bureau.

  • In 2010, there were 228 people living here.
  • In 2020, the population increased to 233 people.

Rancho Viejo was first recognized as a census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. It was one of ten new CDPs created from the larger La Rosita CDP. These new places helped the census get more accurate information about smaller communities.

People and Backgrounds in 2020

In 2020, most of the people living in Rancho Viejo were of Hispanic or Latino background. They made up about 98.71% of the population. A very small number of residents identified as White or Some Other Race, or Mixed Race.

Education in Rancho Viejo

Students in Rancho Viejo attend schools that are part of the Roma Independent School District. This school district serves the community.

Younger students go to Delia Gonzalez (DG) Garcia Elementary School. For high school, students attend Roma High School. This is the only high school in the district.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Rancho Viejo (condado de Starr) para niños

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