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Rancho Viejo

Texas · 2,838 residents · 2.052 sq mi
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Rancho Viejo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,766. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $199,100. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,838
+62%since 2000
from 1,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,383 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+7%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6171K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rancho Viejo
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,766
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,038 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,102
+16%since 2000
from $34,663 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,039
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $726 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+35%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46%(807)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino48%(842)
Asian4.2%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score68%(1,193)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(670)
Black1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino70.9%(2,013)
Asian2.9%(83)
Other1%(27)
Diversity Score54.1%(1,537)
Diversity Score
54
−20%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
31.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rancho Viejo, Texas?

Rancho Viejo, Texas has about 2,838 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rancho Viejo, Texas earns about $74,766 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 $199,100, and the typical rent is about $1,039 a month.

How educated are people in Rancho Viejo, Texas?

About 59.0% 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 6.5% 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 2,014 residents, a change of about 244 percent over that period.

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

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