Colorado Acres, Texas facts for kids
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Colorado Acres, Texas
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 Colorado Acres, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.93 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.93 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 127 |
| • Density | 43.34/sq mi (16.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78044
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| GNIS feature ID | 2584622 |
Colorado Acres is a small community in Webb County, Texas, United States. It's not a city or town, but a special type of area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government.
In 2010, about 296 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 127. Colorado Acres was created as a new CDP just before the 2010 census. It was formed from parts of another CDP called Ranchitos Las Lomas.
Colorado Acres is one of several similar communities in Webb County. These communities are sometimes called colonias.
Where is Colorado Acres Located?
Colorado Acres is found in the eastern-central part of Webb County, Texas. You can find it along U.S. Highway 59.
The community covers an area of about 2.93 square miles (about 7.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within Colorado Acres.
How Many People Live Here?
Colorado Acres first appeared as a place counted by the census in 2010. Before that, it was part of a larger area.
In 2010, the population was 296 people. By the time of the 2020 census, the population had changed to 127 people.
When Colorado Acres was created, six other CDPs were also formed from the Ranchitos Las Lomas area. These included Hillside Acres, Las Haciendas, Las Pilas, Los Veteranos I, Pueblo East, and Valle Verde.
Education for Students
Students living in Colorado Acres attend schools in the United Independent School District.
The schools that students are assigned to include:
- Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary School
- Antonio Gonzalez Middle School
- United South High School
For students who want to continue their education after high school, the local community college for Webb County is Laredo Community College.
