| County/ City | Population 1980 | Population 1990 | Percent Change 1980-1990 | Population 2000 | Percent Change 1990-2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARR COUNTY | 27,266 | 40,518 | 48.6 | 53,597 | 32.3 |
| Escobares | - | 1,705 | - | 1,954 | 14.6 |
| La Grulla | 1,442 | 1,335 | -7.4 | 1,211 | -9.3 |
| Rio Grande City | 8,9930 | 10,725 | 20.1 | 11,923 | 11.2 |
| Roma | 3,384 | 8,059 | 138.2 | 9,617 | 19.3 |