Cross Mountain, Texas facts for kids
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Cross Mountain, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bexar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km2) |
| • Land | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,944 |
| • Density | 587.1/sq mi (226.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78255, 78256
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| FIPS code | 48-17811 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867546 |
| ANSI Code | 2407686 |
Cross Mountain is a community located in Bexar County, Texas, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting statistics. However, it doesn't have its own city government like a regular town or city.
In 2020, about 3,944 people lived in Cross Mountain. This was an increase from 3,124 people in 2010. Cross Mountain is also part of the larger San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Where is Cross Mountain?
Cross Mountain is located in the northwestern part of Bexar County. It shares a border with the big city of San Antonio to its east. Another community, Scenic Oaks, is to its north.
Downtown San Antonio is about 22 miles (35 km) to the southeast. The total area of Cross Mountain is about 6.7 square miles (17.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Cross Mountain?
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| 2020 | 3,944 | — | |
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In 2020, there were 3,944 people living in Cross Mountain. There were 909 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 812 were families.
Most people in Cross Mountain are White (about 53.65%). A large number of people are also Hispanic or Latino (about 33.04%). Other groups include Asian, Black or African American, and people of two or more races.
Back in 2000, there were 1,524 people living here. About 38.4% of households had children under 18. Most households (78.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.85 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 25.3% of people were under 18 years old. About 32.9% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age of people in Cross Mountain was 42 years.
Schools in Cross Mountain
Students in Cross Mountain attend schools in the Northside Independent School District.
Here are some of the schools that students are assigned to:
- Ellison Elementary School and Leon Springs Elementary School for younger students.
- Hector Garcia Middle School (located in San Antonio) for middle schoolers.
- Louis D. Brandeis High School for high school students.
See also
In Spanish: Cross Mountain para niños
