Combes, Texas facts for kids
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Combes, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.24 sq mi (8.39 km2) |
| • Land | 3.20 sq mi (8.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
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| • Total | 2,999 |
| • Density | 925.6/sq mi (357.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78535
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-16204 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1333181 |
Combes is a small town in southern Texas, United States. It is located in Cameron County. In 2020, about 2,999 people lived there.
Combes is part of two larger city areas. These are the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas.
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Where is Combes Located?
Combes is in the northwestern part of Cameron County. It is at coordinates 26°14′42″N 97°43′37″W / 26.24500°N 97.72694°W.
A major road, U.S. Route 77 (also known as Interstate 69E), goes through the town. This road leads south about 4 miles (6 km) to Harlingen. It also goes north about 18 miles (29 km) to Raymondville.
Combes is the last town on U.S. 77 and Interstate 69E in Cameron County when you travel north. After Combes, you enter Willacy County.
Another important road, Texas State Highway 107, starts in Combes. It goes west about 6 miles (10 km) to Santa Rosa. It continues even further west to Edinburg, which is about 29 miles (47 km) away.
The United States Census Bureau says that Combes covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Combes?
This section tells you about the population of Combes over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 605 | — | |
| 1970 | 689 | 13.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,488 | 116.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,042 | 37.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,553 | 25.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,895 | 13.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,999 | 3.6% | |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, the town of Combes had 2,999 people living there. There were 1,038 households, which are groups of people living together. Also, there were 683 families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Combes in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (NH) | 315 | 10.5% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 12 | 0.4% |
| Asian (NH) | 12 | 0.4% |
| Some Other Group (NH) | 9 | 0.3% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 16 | 0.53% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,635 | 87.86% |
| Total | 2,999 |
Schools in Combes
Students in Combes attend schools run by the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District.
There are also special schools called magnet schools. These are operated by the South Texas Independent School District. These schools offer unique programs for students.
