El Refugio, Texas facts for kids
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El Refugio, Texas
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Location of El Refugio, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.6 sq mi (2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.6 sq mi (2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 407 |
| • Density | 680/sq mi (262/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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| FIPS code | 48-24018 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1335260 |
El Refugio, which means "The Refuge" in Spanish, is a small community in Starr County, Texas, USA. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for counting people, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 407 people lived in El Refugio. The community grew a bit in size around 2010.
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Where is El Refugio?
El Refugio is located in southern Texas. Its exact position is at 26.342149 degrees north and -98.759408 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that El Refugio covers about 0.6 square miles (or 2.0 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its boundaries.
How Many People Live Here?
El Refugio has been counted in the U.S. Census for many years. The population has grown over time.
- In 2000, there were 221 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 331 people.
- In 2020, the number of residents reached 407.
El Refugio was first officially recognized as a census-designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.
Who Lives in El Refugio?
The people living in El Refugio come from different backgrounds. Most residents are of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
In 2020, about 98.53% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. A small number of residents were White (non-Hispanic).
Education
Students in El Refugio attend schools run by the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This district helps provide education for the community's children and teenagers.
See also
In Spanish: El Refugio (Texas) para niños
