Barrera, Texas facts for kids
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Barrera, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 122 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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| FIPS code | 48-05690 |
Barrera is a small community in Starr County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics. Barrera was created from a part of the Los Alvarez CDP before the 2010 census. In 2020, about 122 people lived there.
Geography of Barrera
Barrera is located in Texas. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 26°23′33″N 98°53′55″W / 26.39250°N 98.89861°W.
Education in Barrera
Most students in Barrera attend schools in the Roma Independent School District. A smaller part of the community is served by the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District.
- For students in the Roma section, Delia Gonzalez (DG) Garcia Elementary School is the local elementary school.
- Roma High School is the only high school for students in the Roma district.
Population of Barrera
Barrera first appeared as a census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. It was created along with three other CDPs: El Quiote, Flor del Rio, and Palo Blanco. These areas were all separated from the larger Los Alvarez CDP.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 108 | — | |
| 2020 | 122 | 13.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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In 2010, Barrera had a population of 108 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 122 people.
See also
In Spanish: Barrera (Texas) para niños
