Encino, Texas facts for kids
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Encino, Texas
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Location of Encino, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brooks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km2) |
| • Land | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 109 |
| • Density | 16.32/sq mi (6.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78353
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-24252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1335457 |
Encino (pronounced en-SEE-noh) is a small community in Brooks County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the census bureau tracks for information, but it does not have its own city government.
Encino is located about 18 miles south of Falfurrias, which is the main town in Brooks County. In 2020, the population of Encino was 109 people. The community is also home to a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint.
Geography of Encino
Encino is located in southern Brooks County, Texas. You can find it along U.S. Highway 281. This highway is also known as Future Interstate 69C.
The community is about 18 miles south of Falfurrias. The United States Census Bureau says that Encino covers a total area of 17.3 square kilometers (about 6.7 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 177 | — | |
| 2010 | 143 | −19.2% | |
| 2020 | 109 | −23.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 177 people living in Encino. These people lived in 61 households, and 48 of these were families. Most of the people in Encino were of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 95% of the population.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About 59% of households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.9 people.
The population had a mix of ages. About 31% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 15% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Encino was 36 years.
The median income for a household in Encino was $25,667 in 2000. This means half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less. About 22% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Education in Encino
Students in Encino attend schools that are part of the Brooks County Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Encino (Texas) para niños
