Falcon Mesa, Texas facts for kids
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Falcon Mesa, Texas
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Location of Falcon Mesa, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Zapata |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.46 sq mi (9.0 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.9 km2) |
| • Water | 1.94 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 523 |
| • Density | 151.2/sq mi (58.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78076
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| FIPS code | 48-25352 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1335665 |
Falcon Mesa is a small community in Zapata County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people and collecting information. In 2020, about 523 people lived there.
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Where is Falcon Mesa Located?
Falcon Mesa is found in Texas, close to the mouth of the Rio Salado. You can find it on a map at these coordinates: 26°52′22″N 99°17′20″W / 26.87278°N 99.28889°W.
Land and Water Area
The community covers a total area of about 3.46 square miles (8.96 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.52 square miles (3.94 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.94 square miles (5.02 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Who Lives in Falcon Mesa?
This section shares information about the people living in Falcon Mesa. This data comes from official counts called a census.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Falcon Mesa has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 506 | — | |
| 2010 | 405 | −20.0% | |
| 2020 | 523 | 29.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 506 people. By 2010, the population decreased to 405. However, by 2020, it grew back to 523 people.
Community Life and Households
In 2000, there were 242 households in Falcon Mesa. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households, about 65%, were married couples living together. About 14% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 2 people. The average family had about 2.5 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population in Falcon Mesa has a mix of different age groups. In 2000:
- About 14% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 4.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 12.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- A large group, about 44.5%, were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Falcon Mesa was 62 years.
Income and Financial Well-being
In 2000, the average income for a household in Falcon Mesa was about $24,792 per year. For families, the average income was about $26,645.
About 21% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included about 25.5% of those under 18 and 15% of those 65 or older.
Education in Falcon Mesa
All students in Falcon Mesa attend schools that are part of the Zapata County Independent School District. This district serves the entire Zapata County area.
See also
In Spanish: Falcon Mesa para niños
