Cantu Addition, Texas facts for kids
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Cantu Addition, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brooks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| • Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 191 |
| • Density | 620/sq mi (239/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-12502 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852690 |
Cantu Addition is a small community located in Brooks County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for collecting population information, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 191 people lived in Cantu Addition.
Geography of Cantu Addition
Cantu Addition is found in northern Brooks County, Texas. It is situated just west of U.S. Highway 281. This community is also about 2 miles (3 km) southwest of a nearby town called Falfurrias.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Cantu Addition is about 0.31 sq mi (0.8 km2). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 217 | — | |
| 2010 | 188 | −13.4% | |
| 2020 | 191 | 1.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 217 people living in Cantu Addition. These people lived in 77 different households, and 56 of these were families. The community had about 723 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Cantu Addition identified as White (64.06%) or from other races (32.26%). A small number were Native American (0.92%) or from two or more races (2.76%). A large part of the population, 94.47%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (48.1%) had children under 18 living with them. About 49.4% of households were married couples living together. Some households (19.5%) had a female head with no husband present. About 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.82 people.
The ages of the people in Cantu Addition varied. About 32.3% were under 18 years old. About 10.6% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25.3% of the population, and those aged 45 to 64 also made up 25.3%. About 6.5% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the community was 31 years.
Education
Students in Cantu Addition attend schools that are part of the Brooks County Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Cantu Addition para niños
