Carrizo Hill, Texas facts for kids
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Carrizo Hill, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dimmit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 550 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (423/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-12982 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852691 |
Carrizo Hill is a small community in Dimmit County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the government for statistics. It does not have its own city government. In 2020, about 550 people lived in Carrizo Hill.
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History of Carrizo Hill
Carrizo Hill is a fairly new community. It was officially established in the year 2000.
Where is Carrizo Hill?
Carrizo Hill is located in the southern part of Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 28.503386 degrees North and 99.827670 degrees West. The community covers a small area of land. It is about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land. Carrizo Hill is situated right on US Route 83. This is an important road. It is also located next to the Dimmit County Airport.
Who Lives in Carrizo Hill?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 548 | — | |
| 2010 | 582 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 550 | −5.5% | |
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The population of Carrizo Hill has stayed fairly steady over the years.
- In 2000, there were 548 people living there.
- By 2010, the population grew slightly to 582 people.
- In 2020, the number was 550 people.
Most people in Carrizo Hill identify as Hispanic or Latino. In 2000, about 93% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The community has many families with children. In 2000, over half of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 to 4 people. The median age in Carrizo Hill in 2000 was 26 years old. This means half the people were younger than 26, and half were older. Many young people and families live here.
Education in Carrizo Hill
Students in Carrizo Hill attend schools in the Carrizo Springs Independent School District. This district provides education for the community's children.
See also
In Spanish: Carrizo Hill (Texas) para niños
