Alice Acres, Texas facts for kids
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Alice Acres, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jim Wells |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km2) |
| • Land | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 465 |
| • Density | 78.7/sq mi (30.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-01858 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852683 |
Alice Acres is a small community in Texas, USA. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is a special area the government counts for population information. Alice Acres is located in Jim Wells County. In 2020, about 465 people lived there.
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Where is Alice Acres?
Alice Acres is located in the middle of Jim Wells County, Texas. It's about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of a larger town called Alice, which is the main city of the county.
The community shares its borders with Rancho Alegre to the north and Coyote Acres to the west. A major road, U.S. Route 281, goes through the northeastern part of Alice Acres, helping people travel around.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Alice Acres is about 15.3 square kilometers (about 5.9 square miles). All of this area is land, with no significant water bodies.
Who Lives in Alice Acres?
This section tells us about the people who live in Alice Acres, also known as its demographics.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 491 | — | |
| 2010 | 490 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 465 | −5.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 491 people living in Alice Acres. These people lived in 133 different homes, and 119 of these were families. The community had about 83 people per square mile (32 people per square kilometer).
Population Details
Most people in Alice Acres in 2000 were identified as White (about 76.6%). A smaller number were Native American (0.41%) or from other races (21.6%). About 1.4% of people identified with two or more races. A large majority, about 94.9%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes in Alice Acres had children. About 62.4% of households had kids under 18 living with them. Most families (71.4%) were married couples living together.
Age Groups
The population in Alice Acres was spread across different age groups. In 2000:
- About 39.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 10.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 32.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 13.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 3.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Alice Acres was 25 years old.
Education
The schools in Alice Acres are part of the Alice Independent School District. This school district is responsible for educating the children in the community. Students in Alice Acres attend Alice High School.
See also
In Spanish: Alice Acres para niños
