Coyote Acres, Texas facts for kids
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Coyote Acres, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jim Wells |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km2) |
| • Land | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 570 |
| • Density | 111.0/sq mi (42.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-17426 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852695 |
Coyote Acres is a small community in Jim Wells County, Texas, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a separate place for population statistics, even though it's not an officially organized city or town. In 2020, about 570 people lived in Coyote Acres. This was a bit more than the 508 people who lived there in 2010.
Where is Coyote Acres?
Coyote Acres is located in the middle part of Jim Wells County. You can find it about 6 miles (which is about 10 kilometers) southwest of Alice. Alice is the main town and the county seat. A place called Alice Acres is right next to Coyote Acres on its eastern side. The total area of Coyote Acres is about 13.3 square kilometers (or about 5.1 square miles), and it's all land.
Who Lives in Coyote Acres?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 389 | — | |
| 2010 | 508 | 30.6% | |
| 2020 | 570 | 12.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 389 people living in Coyote Acres. By 2020, the population had grown to 570 people. Most people in Coyote Acres are of Hispanic or Latino background.
The community has a mix of families and individuals. Many households include children under 18. The average age of people living in Coyote Acres in 2000 was 26 years old. This means it's a relatively young community.
Education in Coyote Acres
Students in Coyote Acres attend schools that are part of the Alice Independent School District. This school district also runs Alice High School, which serves older students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Coyote Acres para niños
