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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rancho Viejo

Texas · 1,754 residents · 2.052 sq mi
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Rancho Viejo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,038. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 930 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $126,000. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 60% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,754
+113%since 1990
from 824 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.0
−16%since 1990
from 48.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6171K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rancho Viejo
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.5%(114)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.5%(132)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146%(105)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 194.7%(82)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243%(53)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.4%(218)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.1%(283)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.3%(269)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.5%(202)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.6%(168)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.3%(111)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1%(17)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,038
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,663
+28%since 1990
from $27,093 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $111,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $556 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
19.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(786)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(235)
Asian1.9%(16)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46%(807)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino48%(842)
Asian4.2%(73)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican70.5%(2,009)
Spaniard0.4%(10)
Chilean0.2%(6)
Asian origin
Chinese2%(56)
Asian Indian0.7%(19)
Sri Lankan0.3%(9)
Ancestry
German6.1%(173)
English4.3%(123)
Irish3.3%(95)
Italian2.1%(60)
Scottish1.9%(54)
American1.8%(51)
Arab1.7%(48)
French1.4%(41)
Polish0.9%(27)
Lebanese0.6%(18)
British0.6%(16)
Welsh0.5%(14)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.4%(12)
Iranian0.4%(12)
Norwegian0.4%(10)
Russian0.2%(5)
Canadian0.1%(3)
Swedish0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.4%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 46.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 92.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−47%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.6%(141)
Married67.5%(463)
Widowed2.3%(16)
Divorced9.6%(66)
Women 15+
Never married17.3%(125)
Married65.9%(475)
Widowed6.1%(44)
Divorced10.7%(77)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rancho Viejo, Texas?

Rancho Viejo, Texas has about 1,754 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rancho Viejo, Texas?

The typical household in Rancho Viejo, Texas earns about $64,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rancho Viejo, Texas expensive?

In Rancho Viejo, Texas, the median home is worth about $126,000, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Rancho Viejo, Texas?

About 51.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rancho Viejo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rancho Viejo, Texas?

About 9.7% of people in Rancho Viejo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rancho Viejo, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rancho Viejo, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 930 residents, a change of about 113 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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