Casa Blanca, Starr County, Texas facts for kids
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Casa Blanca, Texas
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Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Starr |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 65 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Zip Code |
78582
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Casa Blanca is a very small community in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the United States Census.
Casa Blanca was first counted as a CDP in the 2010 census. At that time, 54 people lived there. By the 2020 census, the population had grown slightly to 65 people.
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Where is Casa Blanca Located?
Casa Blanca is found in southern Texas. Its exact location can be described using special map numbers. These are called coordinates. The coordinates for Casa Blanca are 26°17′52″N 98°36′37″W / 26.29778°N 98.61028°W. This means it is at 26.297641 degrees North and -98.610251 degrees West.
How Many People Live in Casa Blanca?
Every ten years, the United States government counts everyone living in the country. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2010 | 54 | — | |
2020 | 65 | 20.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
Casa Blanca first appeared as a place counted in the 2010 U.S. Census. In 2020, most of the people living in Casa Blanca were of Hispanic or Latino background. They made up almost all of the population.
Schools in Casa Blanca
Students living in Casa Blanca attend schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This district helps provide education for children in the area. It used to be called the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Casa Blanca (Texas) para niños