Arroyo Colorado Estates, Texas facts for kids
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Arroyo Colorado Estates, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| • Land | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 833 |
| • Density | 760/sq mi (298/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-04174 |
Arroyo Colorado Estates is a small community in Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. It's located in Cameron County. In 2020, about 833 people lived there. Arroyo Colorado Estates is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen region.
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A Look Back: History of Arroyo Colorado Estates
This community is fairly new. It was first started in the 1980s.
Where is Arroyo Colorado Estates? Geography and Location
Arroyo Colorado Estates is located in southern Texas. Its exact location is 26°11′04″N 97°36′38″W / 26.184552°N 97.610564°W.
The community covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives Here? Population and People
The population of Arroyo Colorado Estates has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 755 | — | |
| 2010 | 997 | 32.1% | |
| 2020 | 833 | −16.4% | |
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Arroyo Colorado Estates was first recognized as a census-designated place before the year 2000.
More About the People
In 2000, there were 755 people living in the community. These people lived in 177 households, and most of them were families. Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about four people.
The people living in Arroyo Colorado Estates come from different backgrounds. Most residents identify as Hispanic or Latino.
The population has a mix of ages. Many residents are young, with a large number of people under 18. The average age in 2000 was 22 years old.
The average income for families in the community was around $22,284 in 2000. Some families and individuals lived below the poverty line.
Learning and Schools: Education
Students in Arroyo Colorado Estates attend schools in the Rio Hondo Independent School District.
There are also special schools called magnet schools. These are run by the South Texas Independent School District and serve students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Arroyo Colorado Estates para niños
