Benjamin Perez, Texas facts for kids
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Benjamin Perez, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 29 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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| FIPS code | 48-07642 |
Benjamin Perez is a small community located in Starr 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 gathering statistics. It is not an officially incorporated town or city.
Benjamin Perez was first recognized as a CDP during the 2010 census. At that time, its population was 34 people. By the 2020 census, the population had changed to 29 people.
Where is Benjamin Perez?
Benjamin Perez is located in southern Texas. Its exact location is 26°24′22″N 98°53′59″W / 26.40611°N 98.89972°W. This spot is in the Rio Grande Valley, near the border with Mexico.
Schools in Benjamin Perez
Students living in Benjamin Perez attend schools that are part of the Roma Independent School District. An independent school district is a special local government area that runs public schools.
The elementary school for children in this community is Delia Gonzalez (DG) Garcia Elementary School. Older students attend Roma High School, which is the only high school in the district.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 34 | — | |
| 2020 | 29 | −14.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 |
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Benjamin Perez was first counted as a census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. In 2010, 34 people lived there. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 29 people.
See also
In Spanish: Benjamín Pérez (Texas) para niños
