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El Socio, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Starr
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 104
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
78582

El Socio is a small community located in Starr County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that the government counts for population statistics. However, it does not have its own local city government.

El Socio was created before the 2010 census. It was formed from a part of the older La Victoria CDP. In 2010, El Socio had a population of 130 people.

Where is El Socio?

El Socio is located in southern Texas. Its exact location is at 26.340454 degrees north latitude and -98.637097 degrees west longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its spot on a map.

How Many People Live Here?

The population of El Socio is counted during the United States Census. This is a big survey that happens every ten years. It helps the government understand how many people live in different areas.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 130
2020 104 −20.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010 2020

In 2010, El Socio had 130 residents. By the 2020 census, the population had slightly decreased to 104 people. Most of the people living in El Socio are of Hispanic or Latino background.

New Communities Formed

Before the 2010 U.S. Census, El Socio was one of several new CDPs created. These new communities were formed from parts of the larger La Victoria CDP. The other new CDPs included Alto Bonito Heights, El Castillo, Eugenio Saenz, Olmito and Olmito, and Valle Vista.

Education in El Socio

Students living in El Socio attend schools within the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This school district was formerly known as the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District.

See also

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