Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, Texas facts for kids
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Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, Texas
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Location within the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.92 sq mi (7.57 km2) |
| • Land | 2.90 sq mi (7.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 50 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,981 |
| • Density | 677.8/sq mi (261.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-24223 |
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz is a special kind of community in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 1,981 people lived here. The community is also known as El Calaboz Rancheria in the San Pedro de Carricitos Land Grant. It is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen area.
Where is Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz?
This community is located in the southwestern part of Cameron County, Texas. It sits near the Rio Grande river, which forms the border between the United States and Mexico.
The area is made up of different parts. El Calaboz is in the western section, and Ranchito is in the eastern section. You can find La Encantada Elementary School in the Ranchito area. The city of Brownsville borders this community to the east and south.
U.S. Route 281 goes through the community. The town of La Paloma is about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) to the west. Downtown Brownsville is about 14 miles (22.5 kilometers) to the southeast.
The total area of Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz is about 2.92 square miles (7.57 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Population and People
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz was first counted as a census-designated place in 1990. Since then, its population has changed over the years.
- In 1990, there were 1,143 people.
- By 2000, the population grew to 2,100.
- In 2010, it reached 2,255 people.
- By 2020, the population was 1,981.
Most people living in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 95.86% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, the average household had about 4.31 people. Many families had children under 18 living with them. The community had a younger population, with about 41.7% of residents being under 18 years old. The average age was 23 years.
Education
Students in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz attend schools within the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District.
There are also special schools called magnet schools that serve the community. These schools are run by the South Texas Independent School District. They offer unique programs for students.
See also
In Spanish: Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz para niños
