Falcon Lake Estates, Texas facts for kids
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Falcon Lake Estates, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Zapata |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (4.0 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.86 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 962 |
| • Density | 628.8/sq mi (242.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78076
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| FIPS code | 48-25348 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852705 |
Falcon Lake Estates is a small community in Zapata County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. In 2020, about 962 people lived here.
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Where is Falcon Lake Estates?
Falcon Lake Estates is located in southern Texas. It sits near the coordinates 26°52′19″N 99°15′21″W / 26.87194°N 99.25583°W.
The total area of the community is about 1.53 square miles (3.96 square kilometers). A little less than half of this area is land, which is about 0.67 square miles (1.74 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.86 square miles (2.23 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Falcon Lake Estates?
The number of people living in Falcon Lake Estates has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 830 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,036 | 24.8% | |
| 2020 | 962 | −7.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 830 people living in Falcon Lake Estates. These people lived in 306 homes. Most of these homes (231) were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About 65% of the homes were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.7 people.
The people living here were of different backgrounds. Most residents identified as White. A large number of people were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The community had people of all ages. About 30% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 16% were 65 years or older. The average age of residents was 33 years old.
Education in Falcon Lake Estates
All students in Falcon Lake Estates attend schools in the Zapata County Independent School District. This school district serves the entire Zapata County area.
See also
In Spanish: Falcon Lake Estates para niños
