Del Sol-Loma Linda, Texas facts for kids
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Del Sol-Loma Linda, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | San Patricio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km2) |
| • Land | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 726 |
| • Density | 262.3/sq mi (101.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-19810 |
Del Sol-Loma Linda was a special kind of community in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. It was known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed by its own local government.
In the year 2000, about 726 people lived there. Later, for the 2010 census, Del Sol-Loma Linda was divided. Its parts became three new CDPs: Del Sol, La Paloma Addition, and Loma Linda.
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Where Was Del Sol-Loma Linda Located?
Del Sol-Loma Linda was located in Texas at these coordinates: 28°0′55″N 97°30′47″W / 28.01528°N 97.51306°W. This means it was in the southern part of Texas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of this CDP was about 2.8 square miles (7.2 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no water.
Who Lived in Del Sol-Loma Linda?
In the year 2000, the community had 726 people living in 209 households. Most of these households, 175 of them, were families. The population density was about 262 people per square mile (101 people per square kilometer).
Community Makeup
Most of the people in Del Sol-Loma Linda were White (77.13%). A smaller number were Native American (1.24%) or African American (0.14%). About 17.63% were from other racial backgrounds, and 3.86% were from two or more races. A large part of the population, 87.33%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
Many households (48.3%) had children under 18 living with them. About 61.2% were married couples living together. Some households (16.7%) were led by a female without a husband present. The average household had about 3.47 people, and the average family had about 3.81 people.
The people living in Del Sol-Loma Linda were of different ages:
- 34.3% were under 18 years old.
- 10.6% were between 18 and 24.
- 26.2% were between 25 and 44.
- 21.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 7.2% were 65 years or older.
The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 30 years old.
Income and Financial Well-being
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Del Sol-Loma Linda was around $30,156 per year. For families, the typical income was about $31,563. Some families and individuals faced financial challenges. About 28.6% of families and 28.8% of the total population were living with incomes below the poverty line. This included 24.1% of those under 18 years old.
Education in Del Sol-Loma Linda
Students living in Del Sol-Loma Linda attended schools that were part of the Sinton Independent School District.
