Rancho Viejo, Texas facts for kids
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Rancho Viejo, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) |
| • Land | 2.05 sq mi (5.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,838 |
| • Density | 1,228.6/sq mi (474.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78575
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-60544 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388590 |
Rancho Viejo is a small town in Cameron County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,838 people lived there. This was an increase from 2,437 people in 2010. The town gets its name from an old ranch called "Rancho Viejo," which means "Old Ranch" in Spanish. This ranch used to belong to Blas María de la Garza Falcón. A nearby dam, Falcon Dam, is named after him.
Rancho Viejo is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Brownsville, Harlingen, and Raymondville. It is also near the border with Mexico, close to the city of Matamoros.
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Where is Rancho Viejo Located?
Rancho Viejo is located at coordinates 26.038219° N latitude and 97.554392° W longitude.
The town covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.98 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.1 square miles (5.31 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.66 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 885 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,754 | 98.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,437 | 38.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,838 | 16.5% | |
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The number of people living in Rancho Viejo has grown over the years.
Who Lives in Rancho Viejo?
In 2020, there were 2,838 people living in Rancho Viejo. These people made up 1,023 households and 779 families.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (Not Hispanic) | 670 | 23.61% |
| Black or African American (Not Hispanic) | 27 | 0.95% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic) | 5 | 0.18% |
| Asian (Not Hispanic) | 83 | 2.92% |
| Some Other Race (Not Hispanic) | 4 | 0.14% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (Not Hispanic) | 36 | 1.27% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,013 | 70.93% |
| Total | 2,838 |
Schools in Rancho Viejo
Students in Rancho Viejo attend different school districts. About half of the town is part of the Brownsville Independent School District. The other half is served by the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District.
There are also special schools called magnet schools. These schools are run by the South Texas Independent School District and serve students from Rancho Viejo.
Famous People from Rancho Viejo
- Roberto Cantoral (1935–2010) was a famous composer and songwriter.
- Joey Fischer (1975–1993) was a high school student who lived here.
Rancho Viejo Country Club
Rancho Viejo is also known for its resort and country club. This club covers a large area of about 1,400 acres (5.67 square kilometers). Much of this space is taken up by its golf courses.
See also
In Spanish: Rancho Viejo (condado de Cameron, Texas) para niños
