Del Mar Heights, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Del Mar Heights, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 78 |
| • Density | 172.7/sq mi (66.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-19714 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852697 |
Del Mar Heights is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the census. It's not an officially incorporated town.
In 2020, about 78 people lived in Del Mar Heights. It is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen metropolitan area.
Where is Del Mar Heights?
Del Mar Heights is located in the middle of Cameron County. It is about 16 miles north of Brownsville. The community is also about 3 miles east of Los Fresnos.
The United States Census Bureau says that Del Mar Heights covers a total area of about 1.17 square kilometers. All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 259 | — | |
| 2010 | 113 | −56.4% | |
| 2020 | 78 | −31.0% | |
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Del Mar Heights was first counted as a census designated place in the year 2000. At that time, 259 people lived there. By 2010, the population had decreased to 113 people. In the most recent 2020 census, the population was 78 people.
Most of the people living in Del Mar Heights are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 96% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Del Mar Heights
Students who live in Del Mar Heights attend schools in the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District. This district provides education for the community.
There are also special magnet schools available. These schools are run by the South Texas Independent School District. They offer unique programs for students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Del Mar Heights para niños
