El Cenizo, Texas facts for kids
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El Cenizo, Texas
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Location of El Cenizo, within Webb County, TX
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 El Cenizo, Texas
Location in Texas
El Cenizo, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Webb |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Commission |
| Area | |
| • City | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) 1.4% |
| • Metro | 161.76 sq mi (418.96 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • City | 2,540 |
| • Density | 4,790/sq mi (1,854/km2) |
| • Metro | 636,516 |
| • Metro density | 3,934.94/sq mi (1,519.276/km2) |
| metro area includes Laredo, Texas, Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Rio Bravo, Texas, El Cenizo, Texas, Laredo Ranchettes, Texas. Larga Vista, Texas, Ranchos Penitas West, Texas, & La Presa, Texas | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| Zip Code |
78043
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| Area code(s) | +1-956 |
| FIPS code | 48-22905 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1377764 |
| Website | http://www.cityofelcenizo.com/ |
| Nearby airports: Laredo: Laredo International Airport KLRD LRD Nuevo Laredo: Quetzalcoatl International Airport MMNL NLD |
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El Cenizo is a city in Webb County, Texas, United States. It is located about 20 miles south of Laredo, which is the county seat. In 2020, the city had a population of 2,540 people. El Cenizo is the third-largest city in Webb County.
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The Story of El Cenizo
For many years, El Cenizo was an informal community. It was known as a colonia, which is a type of settlement in the United States near the Mexico border. These communities often started without formal planning. The city officially became a city in 1989.
Official Language Discussions
In 1999 and again in 2006, El Cenizo received national attention. This happened because it was reported that the city had made Spanish its official language. The mayor at the time explained that official city business was done in both English and Spanish. He believed that English was important for the United States. However, he also felt that making English the only official language might harm programs that help people learn both languages.
Lawsuit About State Laws
In 2017, a new law called SB4 was passed in the Texas Legislature. This law aimed to make local officials help enforce federal immigration laws. El Cenizo filed a lawsuit against this new state law. The city argued that the law was forcing local officials to do something that should be handled by the federal government.
Soon after, El Cenizo's lawsuit was combined with similar lawsuits from much larger cities. These included San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas. El Cenizo became the main city leading this combined legal challenge.
Where is El Cenizo? (Geography)
El Cenizo is located in Webb County, Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 27°19′42″N 99°29′48″W / 27.32833°N 99.49667°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 1.89%, is covered by water.
Who Lives in El Cenizo? (Demographics)
Demographics is the study of who lives in a place. It looks at things like population numbers and different groups of people.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of El Cenizo has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,399 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,545 | 153.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,273 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,540 | −22.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
People in El Cenizo in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 2,540 people living in El Cenizo. There were 789 households and 605 families in the city.
Here's a quick look at the different groups of people living in El Cenizo in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 53 | 2.09% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 3 | 0.12% |
| Other Race (not Hispanic) | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 3 | 0.12% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,480 | 97.64% |
| Total Population | 2,540 |
Learning in El Cenizo (Education)
Students in El Cenizo attend schools that are part of the United Independent School District.
The schools that serve El Cenizo include:
- Kennedy-Zapata Elementary School (located near El Cenizo)
- Salvador Garcia Middle School (in Rio Bravo)
- Lyndon B. Johnson High School (in Laredo)
For higher education, Laredo Community College is the designated community college for Webb County.
Fun and Recreation
Webb County operates the El Cenizo Community Center. This center provides a place for people in the community to gather and enjoy activities.
See also
In Spanish: El Cenizo (condado de Webb, Texas) para niños
