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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 26.2354,-97.5819 |
| Altitude | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:04:16 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 561 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 90℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rio Hondo is located at 26°14'7"N 97°34'55"W (26.2353500, -97.5819300).
Rio Hondo map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Rio Hondo
1Rio Hondo City Hall
121 N Arroyo Blvd ST, Rio Hondo, TX 78583 View details
Phone: +19567482102 | Website available
People born in Rio Hondo (1)
American football player Roberto Garza was born in Rio Hondo
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rio Hondo, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rio Hondo, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 Colonia | 6,963 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America |
| Cameron Park | 6,963 | Census designated place |
| 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 | 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