Chaparrito, Texas facts for kids
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Chaparrito, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 142 |
| • Density | 1,400/sq mi (550/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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Chaparrito is a small community in Starr County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government just for counting people.
Chaparrito became its own official community before the 2010 census. Back then, about 114 people lived there.
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Where is Chaparrito Located?
Chaparrito is located in southern Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 26°20′27″N 98°44′7″W / 26.34083°N 98.73528°W.
Who Lives in Chaparrito?
The population of Chaparrito has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 114 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 |
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Chaparrito first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. Before that, it was part of a larger area called La Casita-Garciasville CDP. In 2010, La Casita-Garciasville was divided into nine smaller CDPs, and Chaparrito was one of them.
People and Backgrounds
In 2020, the United States Census counted 142 people living in Chaparrito. Most of the people living in Chaparrito are of Hispanic or Latino background. They make up about 97.89% of the population. A small number of people are of other backgrounds.
Schools in Chaparrito
Students in Chaparrito attend schools that are part of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This district was formerly known as the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Chaparrito (Texas) para niños
