Bluetown, Texas facts for kids
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Bluetown, Texas
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 Bluetown, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km2) |
| • Land | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 491 |
| • Density | 150/sq mi (58.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-08908 |
Bluetown is a small community in Cameron County, Texas. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for statistics. It is not an officially incorporated town.
In 2010, about 356 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 491. Bluetown is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen metropolitan area.
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Where is Bluetown Located?
Bluetown is in the southwestern part of Cameron County. To its west is another community called Iglesia Antigua. To the south, the Rio Grande river forms the border with Mexico.
Getting Around Bluetown
U.S. Route 281 goes through Bluetown. This road can take you to other cities. It leads southeast about 26 miles (42 km) to Brownsville. It also goes west about 29 miles (47 km) to Hidalgo. Another nearby town, La Feria, is about 6 miles (10 km) north.
Bluetown's Size
The United States Census Bureau says Bluetown covers a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.3 square miles (6.1 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Bluetown?
The number of people living in Bluetown has changed over time. The U.S. Census counts everyone every ten years.
- In 2010, the population was 356 people.
- In 2020, the population grew to 491 people.
Bluetown first appeared as its own CDP in the 2010 U.S. Census. Before that, it was part of a larger area called Bluetown-Iglesia Antigua. That area was then split into two separate CDPs: Bluetown and Iglesia Antigua.
Who Lives in Bluetown?
Most people in Bluetown are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 91% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. Other groups, like White, Black, Native American, and Asian people, also live in Bluetown.
See also
- In Spanish: Bluetown para niños
