Escobares, Texas facts for kids
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Escobares, Texas
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Location of Escobares, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.72 sq mi (7.05 km2) |
| • Land | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
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| • Total | 2,588 |
| • Density | 951.5/sq mi (367.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78584, 78582
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-24552 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1335491 |
Escobares is a city located in Starr County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,588 people lived there.
Escobares became an official city in 2005. Before that, it was known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially incorporated as a city. The city of Escobares was formed from parts of the old Escobares CDP and nearby areas like Garceno and North Escobares.
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Where is Escobares Located?
Escobares is found in southern Texas. Its exact location is 26.412009 degrees north latitude and -98.960138 degrees west longitude.
When Escobares became a city, it grew in size. Today, it covers about 2.7 square miles (7.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Escobares?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,705 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,954 | 14.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,188 | −39.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,588 | 117.8% | |
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Escobares was first counted as a census-designated place in 1990. At that time, its population was 1,705. By 2000, it had grown to 1,954 people.
After it became a city in 2005, the population was counted again in 2010, showing 1,188 residents. The most recent count in 2020 showed a population of 2,588 people.
Who Lives in Escobares?
In 2020, there were 2,588 people living in Escobares. Most of the people living in Escobares are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 99% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Escobares
Students in Escobares attend public schools managed by the Roma Independent School District. This district provides education from pre-kindergarten all the way through high school.
Some of the elementary schools that students from Escobares might attend include DG Garcia Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Elementary School, and R. T. Barrera Elementary School. Older students attend Roma High School, which is the main high school for the district.
See also
In Spanish: Escobares (Texas) para niños
