Arroyo Gardens, Texas facts for kids
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Arroyo Gardens, Texas
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 Arroyo Gardens, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km2) |
| • Land | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 420 |
| • Density | 105.6/sq mi (40.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-04176 |
Arroyo Gardens is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting population data. It is not an officially incorporated city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 420 people lived in Arroyo Gardens. Before 2010, it was part of a larger area called Arroyo Gardens-La Tina Ranch. Now, Arroyo Gardens and La Tina Ranch are separate CDPs. Arroyo Gardens is also part of the bigger Brownsville–Harlingen metropolitan area.
Where is Arroyo Gardens?
Arroyo Gardens is located in the north-central part of Cameron County, Texas. It is about 14 miles (23 km) east of Harlingen. It is also about 24 miles (39 km) north of Brownsville. To its east, you'll find the community of La Tina Ranch.
The total area of Arroyo Gardens is about 10.3 square kilometers (4.0 square miles). Most of this area, about 10.2 square kilometers (3.9 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 456 | — | |
| 2020 | 420 | −7.9% | |
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Arroyo Gardens was first recognized as a separate census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. Before that, it was combined with La Tina Ranch.
Population Details from 2020
The 2020 census showed that 420 people lived in Arroyo Gardens. Most residents, about 88.81%, identified as Hispanic or Latino. Other groups included White (non-Hispanic) at 10.48%, and very small numbers of Black or African American, and people of mixed races.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 27 | 44 | 5.92% | 10.48% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.24% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.24% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 429 | 373 | 94.08% | 88.81% |
| Total | 456 | 420 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
In Spanish: Arroyo Gardens para niños
