Agua Dulce, El Paso County, Texas facts for kids
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Agua Dulce, Texas
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Location of Agua Dulce, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km2) |
| • Land | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,026 ft (1,227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,218 |
| • Density | 412.6/sq mi (159.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
79928
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| GNIS feature ID | 2407698 |
Agua Dulce is a small place in El Paso County, Texas, United States. Its name means "sweet water" in Spanish, which refers to fresh water. It is an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the government defines for counting people.
In 2020, about 3,218 people lived there. Agua Dulce is part of the larger El Paso area. The ZIP Code for this area is 79928.
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Where is Agua Dulce?
Agua Dulce is located in El Paso County, Texas. The United States Census Bureau says that Agua Dulce covers an area of about 20.2 square kilometers (about 7.8 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
Agua Dulce first appeared as a place counted by the census in the year 2000.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 738 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,014 | 308.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,218 | 6.8% | |
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People in 2020
In 2020, there were 3,218 people living in Agua Dulce. There were 616 households and 495 families. Most people living in Agua Dulce are of Hispanic or Latino background.
People in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 738 people living in Agua Dulce. The average household had about 4 people, and the average family had about 4.4 people.
Many households (about 65.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67%) were married couples living together.
The population was quite young, with 46.2% of people being under 18 years old. The average age was 20 years old.
Education
Students in Agua Dulce go to schools that are part of the Clint Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Agua Dulce (condado de El Paso) para niños
