El Quiote, Texas facts for kids
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El Quiote, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 226 |
| • Density | 2,300/sq mi (900/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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El Quiote is a small community in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government tracks for population numbers, even though it is not an official city. El Quiote was created from a larger area called Los Alvarez before the 2010 census. In 2010, about 208 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 226 people.
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Where is El Quiote Located?
El Quiote is located in southern Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 26°23′4″N 98°54′30″W / 26.38444°N 98.90833°W. This tells us its exact spot on a map.
How Many People Live in El Quiote?
The population of El Quiote has been counted during the United States Census.
- In 2010, the population was 208 people.
- In 2020, the population grew to 226 people.
El Quiote first appeared as a census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. It was created along with three other CDPs: Barrera, Flor del Rio, and Palo Blanco. All these areas were once part of the Los Alvarez CDP.
Who Lives in El Quiote?
The 2020 census showed the different groups of people living in El Quiote. Most residents are of Hispanic or Latino background.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.88% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 208 | 223 | 100.00% | 98.67% |
| Total | 208 | 226 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Schools in El Quiote
Children living in El Quiote attend schools that are part of the Roma Independent School District. The elementary school for the area is Delia Gonzalez (DG) Garcia Elementary School. For high school, students go to Roma High School, which is the only comprehensive high school in the district.
See also
In Spanish: El Quiote para niños
