Canutillo, Texas facts for kids
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Canutillo, Texas
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Location of Canutillo, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km2) |
| • Land | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,770 ft (1,150 m) |
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| • Total | 6,212 |
| • Density | 2,145/sq mi (828/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
79835 & 79932
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| Area code(s) | 915 |
| FIPS code | 48-12508 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407955 |
Canutillo is a small community in El Paso County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 6,212 people lived in Canutillo. It is part of the larger El Paso area. The ZIP Codes for Canutillo are 79835 and 79932.
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Where is Canutillo Located?
Canutillo is in Texas, a state in the United States. It covers a total area of about 7.5 square kilometers (2.9 square miles). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.15 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Canutillo?
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| 2020 | 6,212 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 6,212 people living in Canutillo. There were 1,549 households and 1,158 families.
Most people in Canutillo are of Hispanic or Latino background. They make up about 90% of the population. Other groups include White people, Black or African American people, Asian people, and Native American people.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 413 | 6.65% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 85 | 1.37% |
| Native American (NH) | 11 | 0.18% |
| Asian (NH) | 43 | 0.69% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 3 | 0.05% |
| Other Race (NH) | 18 | 0.29% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 41 | 0.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,598 | 90.12% |
| Total | 6,212 |
Education in Canutillo
Kids in Canutillo go to public schools managed by the Canutillo Independent School District.
There are several elementary schools that serve the area:
- Canutillo Elementary School
- Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia Elementary School
- Bill Childress Elementary School (in Vinton)
For middle school, students attend:
- Jose Alderete Middle School
- Canutillo Middle School
The main high school for the district is Canutillo High School.
Famous People from Canutillo
- Silvestre Reyes: He was a congressman for Texas's 16th District for eight terms. This means he was elected eight times to represent the people of his area in the United States government.
See also
In Spanish: Canutillo (Texas) para niños
