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Botines, Texas
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Location of Botines, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.9 sq mi (5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.9 sq mi (5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 149 |
| • Density | 78.4/sq mi (30.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78045
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| FIPS code | 48-09598 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407890 |
Botines is a small community in Webb County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for counting people and collecting statistics. However, it is not an officially organized city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 149 people lived in Botines. The community is located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north of Laredo. The name Botines comes from the Spanish word botín, which can mean a type of boot or legging. Botines is also one of several communities in the county called "colonias". These are often rural areas, especially near the U.S.-Mexico border, that might not have all the same public services as bigger cities.
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Where is Botines?
Botines is located in Webb County, Texas. According to information from 2010, the total area of Botines is about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Botines?
The number of people living in Botines has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 132 people.
- In 2010, the population was 117.
- By 2020, the population grew to 149 people.
Botines was first recognized as a census-designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census. Before the 2010 census, some parts of Botines were used to create new CDPs. These new areas included Bonanza Hills, Four Points, Los Veteranos II, and Sunset Acres.
People and Backgrounds
In 2020, most of the people living in Botines were of Hispanic or Latino background. They made up about 97.32% of the population. A smaller percentage, about 2.68%, were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
Looking back at the 2010 census, there were 117 people living in 40 households. Most households (77.5%) were married couples living together. About 40% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.30 people.
The median age in Botines in 2010 was 30 years old. This means half the people were younger than 30, and half were older. About 34.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Botines
Students in Botines attend schools that are part of the United Independent School District.
- Younger students go to San Isidro Elementary School.
- Middle school students attend Elias Herrera Middle School.
- High school students go to United High School.
For students who want to continue their education after high school, the designated community college for Webb County is Laredo Community College.
See also
In Spanish: Botines (Texas) para niños
