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Rio Grande City, TX

Rio Grande City is a city in and the county seat of Starr County, Texas. The population was 14,411 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is 41 miles (66 km) west of McAllen. The city also holds the March record high for the United States at 108 °F (42 °C). The city is connected to Camargo, Tamaulipas, via the Rio Grande City–Camargo International Bridge. The city is situated within the Rio Grande Valley. 

Rio Grande City is located at 26°22′50″N 98°49′6″W (26.380667, −98.818364).

The city gained area before the 2010 census giving it a total area of 11.4 square miles (30.0 km2), all land

The area around Rio Grande City was first settled on the southern bank of the river as Camargo. The northern bank was developed—still under the name Camargo—in 1846 when it was used as a supply depot for the army invading Mexico as part of the Mexican–American War. The area developed as the furthest point up the Rio Grande regularly accessible to the era's steamboats. During the early stages of the war, the American soldier Henry Clay Davis married Hilaria de la Garza Falcon, a resident of Camargo to the south and the heiress to the land on which Rio Grande City now sits. At the end of the war, Davis set out to organize this area into a formal city, breaking up the land into plots. At first, the area was referred to as Rancho Davis. This was changed to Rio Grande City to encourage investors and settlers. From its founding in 1848 until the Texas-Mexican Railroad opened up in 1883, Rio Grande City was one of the most significant hubs of trade between Texas and Mexico and was one of the major contemporary contributors to the American romanticized concept of the "Wild West".

Health and wellness are integral to the community fabric of Rio Grande City. The city is committed to providing accessible healthcare services to its residents. The Starr County Memorial Hospital serves as a cornerstone in this effort, offering comprehensive medical care and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Rio Grande City Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Snap Fitness, Salinas Fitness, and CrossFit. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Rio Grande City, such as the Rio Grande Village Nature Trail. This trail offers opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Rio Grande City, TX include the McAllen Performing Arts Center, Gladys Porter Zoo, and Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle National Shrine. 

Population: 14,241. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Area: 11.35 sq mi (29.40 km2). ZIP Code: 78582. Area code(s): 956.

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Is Rio Grande City, TX a good place to live?

Rio Grande City is in Starr County. Living in Rio Grande City offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Rio Grande City and residents tend to be liberal.

What is the race population in Rio Grande City, TX?

Rio Grande City, TX is home to a population of 15.5k people, of which 84.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 20% of Rio Grande City, TX residents were born outside of the country (3.1k people). In 2021, there were 2.14 times more White (Hispanic) residents (9.25k people) in Rio Grande City, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.31k Two+ (Hispanic) and 984 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Grande City, TX?

In 2022, the median household income of Rio Grande City households was $44,307. Rio Grande City households made slightly more than Sweetwater households ($44,306) and Grapeland households ($44,205) . However, 27.9% of Rio Grande City families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Rio Grande City

Starr County Memorial Hospital 

Rio Grande City Parks and Recreation Department

Snap Fitness

Salinas Fitness 

CrossFit

Rio Grande Village Nature Trail

McAllen Performing Arts Center

Gladys Porter Zoo

Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle National Shrine

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DataUSA

Texas Demographics

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