Arroyo Colorado Estates
Arroyo Colorado Estates is located on Farm Road 1846 about five miles east of Harlingen in central Cameron County. This residential community began in the 1980s and consists of primarily Hispanic, lower-income families. The first population figures were recorded in the 2000 census when Arroyo Colorado Estates reported 755 residents. It is part of the Rio Hondo Independent School District.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Laurie E. Jasinski | © Texas State Historical Association
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Place type
Arroyo Colorado Estates is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 26.18924150
- Longitude
- -97.60832190
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Arroyo Colorado Estates by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Arroyo Colorado Estates
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 833 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 1,136 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 997 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 755 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |